Job DetailsJob Location: OK Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City, OK 73129Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Category: Accounting United Petroleum Transports Job Description   Title: Accounting Intern Department: Accounting                                                   FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports to: Controller                                                       Location: Corporate Office   Purpose: Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and assist in meeting the Owner’s plan each year. UPT is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative and anticipates that all employees will share our commitment by conducting themselves consistently with those principles to make the industry even safer for our employees and communities.   Position Summary   The Accounting Intern supports the accounting department through assistance with transactional accounting activities, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close preparation. This internship is designed to provide foundational exposure to accounting operations within a multi-divisional fuel transportation organization. The role focuses on developing practical accounting knowledge, system familiarity, and understanding of financial processes in a high-volume operational environment.   Key Responsibilities • Assist with preparation and organization of journal entry support documentation • Support account reconciliation preparation and review processes • Assist with AP, AR, payroll, or billing validation tasks as assigned • Organize and maintain accounting documentation and records • Assist with data entry and reporting requests • Support month-end close preparation activities • Research basic discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately • Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives Success Profile • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn • Ability to follow structured processes and instructions • Demonstrates professionalism and accountability • Learns accounting systems and workflows quickly • Dependable completion of assigned tasks and deadlines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accuracy of assigned work • Timeliness of task completion • Responsiveness to supervisor feedback • Quality of documentation and organization • Reliability and attendanceQualificationsQualifications   Required • Currently pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Basic understanding of accounting principles • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Preferred • Prior internship or office experience • Exposure to ERP or accounting systems • Interest in transportation, logistics, or operational accounting Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds Working Conditions: • Standard office environment with normal business hours.