Accounting Intern

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Assist Controller's group in month end and quarter end closing process. Assist to ensure transactions are recorded according to generally accepted accounting principles. Assist analysts in carrying out daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate and perform special projects within the Controller’s group, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Accounting or Finance Bachelor or Graduate degree program
• Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of Freshman year) with courses in Beginning and Intermediate Accounting completed prior to internship.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above in Accounting/Finance courses
• Basic computer skills and good written and oral communication skills

Job Duties

1. Monthly/Quarterly Close & Reporting – Assist Controller’s group in month end and quarter end closing process. Activities may include preparation and analysis of results such as comparison of current period results to prior period or budget and identification of factors impacting results, preparation of price/volume or gross margin analysis, compilation of financial information or reports for internal or external users, and preparation of additional analysis as needed.

2. GAAP Accounting – Assist Controller’s group in carrying out of daily tasks and accounting transactions which may vary from simple to moderate. Evaluate transactions within assigned are to ensure recording in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and propose modifications where needed.

3. Special Projects & Other – Perform analysis or procedures as requested providing management with results and recommendations for improvements and perform other duties as assigned. Basic computer skills; and good written and oral communication skills.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1590