SOX Compliance Intern; Summer

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.

The internship program has an opening for a SOX Compliance Intern who is ready for new and exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment. The internship will provide practical audit experience and will allow the intern to apply accounting, information systems, and audit concepts and principles to develop the core competencies needed to succeed in a business environment.

• Assists with scoping and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting framework.
• Assists with identification of key risks and the related controls within business and IT processes, and design control test steps to address key risks.
• Participates in client interviews to validate the implementation of SOX controls.
• Executes test steps to assess operational effectiveness of key controls, providing clear and concise testing documentation for review.
• Examines activities of various areas of the Company to determine the extent of compliance with policies and procedures, and rules of regulatory agencies.
• Collects, interprets, and compiles data to complete comprehensive analysis through the use of various applications (e.g., Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL, Power Shell, etc.) and provides root cause analysis for issues identified during testing.
• Assists in the preparation of testing results reporting and follow up to ensure implementation of remediation plans.
• Demonstrates teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members

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, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Graduation dates of December 2027 through May 2029 required.
• Able to work 40 hours per week during the Summer required.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Microsoft Office applications and database application experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and human relations skills preferred.

Please include the following in your resume:

Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date

Note:

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

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.

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