About the role#
Big West Oil offers a structured summer internship for university students interested in corporate accounting and finance. You will work on-site at our North Salt Lake facility from May to August. This program integrates you into our finance team to gain practical experience in daily financial operations, record-keeping, and reporting. You will receive mentorship from experienced professionals to help build your skills for a future career in accounting.
What you'll do#
- Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
- Support the closing processes for both month-end and year-end.
- Perform variance analysis on financial data to find trends and discrepancies.
- Assist with special projects like audits and process improvement initiatives.
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborate with various departments to maintain accurate financial records.
- Use Power BI to develop data visualizations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program for Accounting or Finance.
- Junior or Senior standing is preferred.
- A strong academic foundation in core accounting principles.
- Interest in finance and the energy industry.
- Ability to work independently while remaining detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Clear communication skills and a preference for working in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: North Salt Lake, Utah.
- Term: Full-time, May to August 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Paid internship: Yes.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Big West Oil, LLC
Big West Oil operates a refinery in North Salt Lake, Utah. Founded in 1948, the company functions as a subsidiary of FJ Management Inc. It processes crude oil from Utah, Wyoming, and Canada into motor fuels and specialty chemicals. The facility maintains a capacity of 35,000 barrels per day and serves customers across seven western states.
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