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Refinery Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyValero
LocationSan Antonio
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the monthly operating expense close process and utilize SAP BW to analyze financial results for various stakeholders. They will also prepare operating and capital expense accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and forecasts while acting as a liaison between business services and other departments.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11131
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. We are a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by nearly 10,000 employees and 14 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day. We also proudly operate 12 ethanol plants in the Mid-Continent of the U.S., with a combined production capacity of 1.6 billion gallons per year. Our petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Valero also is a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. Visit www.valero.com for more information, and click 'Careers' to explore opportunities!
About the Role

Are you ready to turn your passion for problem solving, teamwork and excellence into an exceptional future at Valero? As the world’s premier independent refiner of transportation fuels, Valero is dedicated to caring for our interns’ well-being through professional development, mentorship, health and welfare benefits and volunteerism.

Join the Legacy. Fuel What’s Next.

The Refinery Accounting Internship will provide you hands-on experience and will allow you to apply accounting concepts and principles to develop the core competencies needed to succeed in a business environment. This summer position will take place at the Valero San Antonio Headquarters and will prepare an intern for potential full-time opportunities at a Valero refinery location.

Major Accountabilities in which you may be assigned:

  • Assist in the monthly operating expense close process for a refinery.
  • Learn to utilize SAP BW and other data reporting tools to analyze financial results and provide information to various stakeholders.
  • Assist in other projects typically focused on a detailed aspect of Valero’s financial results.
  • Learn to format and compile data for internal metrics.
  • Follow safety rules and procedures as set forth by the Company.
  • Preparation of the following for refineries.
  • Operating and Capital expense accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and operating expense forecast.
  • Liaison between business services and other groups at headquarters such as Capital Assets, Forecast, Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Information Services.
  • Interns may be assigned various different assignments at Valero Headquarters and other projects including potential travel to refinery locations.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.



  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio Headquarters required.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting required.
  • Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029 required.
  • Able to work 40 hours for 12 weeks during Summer 2027 required.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred.

Please include the following in your resume: Overall GPA, Major, Expected Graduation Date for your Bachelor's, and Expected Graduation Date for your Master's (if applicable).

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair analysis drug screen.

About the Valero Intern Program

For three decades, the Valero Intern Program has helped launch exceptional careers by providing hands-on experience, meaningful projects and opportunities to work alongside industry experts. Our nationally recognized program helps interns to learn, connect and make real contributions across our operations, business teams and communities. Team Valero drives excellence from day one, and the Valero Intern Program is where it all begins.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero.  Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

Key Skills
AccountingFinancial reportingData analysisSAP BWOperating expense accrualsBalance sheet reconciliationsFinancial forecastingCommunicationProblem solvingTeamwork
Categories
Finance & AccountingEnergyManufacturing
Benefits
Professional developmentMentorshipHealth and welfare benefitsVolunteerism