What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Accounting position at Mansfield Oil?
The goal of the Accounting Internship is to provide a well-rounded business management education to the intern. Intern will perform value-added activities for Mansfield while learning how to incorporate their accounting knowledge and skills in a professional setting.
In addition to learning sound business management skills, which are transferable to any future career, the intern will acquire a working knowledge of Mansfield’s different business lines including fuels, lubricants, marine, and environmental disposal. The initial period will include training and shadowing, with the long-term focus of owned project work making up the majority of the effort after concept introductions and training.
Key Projects
- Assist with day-to-day accounting, to include monthly closings, journal entry preparation, and preparation of complete and accurate monthly financial statements
- General ledger account reconciliations
- Prepare various financial reports to be presented to management
- Monitor payment discrepancies and validate cash management
- Assist with ERP system implementation
- Formal documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Key Learning Outcomes / Development Opportunities
- Experience in full cycle accounting and other business functions for a multi-entity company within the Fuel and Logistics Industry
- Use of Excel and other technical resources to provide effective reporting and analytics
- Develop working knowledge of best practices for designing and restructuring accounting system
- Successful collaboration with a dynamic accounting team
- Develop basic proficiency in project management
- Enhance communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
Mansfield’s summer internship will be a full-time paid internship ($18/hour) starting May 19, 2025 and concluding August 1, 2025 (You must be available to start and be present, May 19th, and be here through the close, August 1st). You must be available to work onsite in Houston, TX for the ENTIRE internship 100% in office.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $18
