Refinery Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution.  

The Refinery Accounting Internship (Summer 2026) 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 and ethanol plants:
• Operating 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.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting required.

   

• Graduation dates of August 2026 through May 2027 required.
• Able to work 40 hours for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio Headquarters 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, hair analysis drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program gives students hands-on experience in the energy industry through impactful projects, mentorship, and exposure to company leadership, while exploring Valero’s culture of safety, excellence, accountability, teamwork, doing the right thing and caring. Apply now to join Valero’s award-winning Internship Program, proudly shaping future leaders for over 25 years.

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/ethnicity, 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.

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Valero Energy is a Fortune 500 international manufacturer and a marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products and power.