Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Structured performance feedback

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops & Country Store is offering a college internship program in Oklahoma City. The internship focuses on hands-on accounting experience, including basic journal entries, monthly close activities, and reporting.

Students gain exposure to SAP and corporate software, while participating in a mentor program and structured feedback. Qualified candidates are enrolled in a four-year program (Accounting/Finance) with a 3.25 GPA, and an HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university program (sophomore or above).
• Must maintain a 3.25 GPA to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist accounting with day-to-day functions for Love's and affiliated entities.
• Create basic journal entries for monthly close and recurring accruals.
• Perform basic month-end close duties to ensure timely close.
• Create, update, and distribute reporting and workpapers timely and accurately.
• Learn and use SAP and other company software and platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Team player

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Req ID: 476025

Welcome to Love's College Intern Program:

The Love's college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students gain valuable knowledge that they can't get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love's takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Internship Activities:

• Experience multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social-networking events
• Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills)
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love's leadership

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the accounting department in day-to-day accounting functions for Love's and Affiliated Companies.

Job Functions:

• Learn to have a basic understanding of SAP and other company software and platforms
• Create basic journal entries for monthly close, regular account review, recurring entries and other accruals
• Perform basic month end close duties to ensure accurate and timely close
• Learn and understand all company entities and their purpose Create, update, and distribute reporting timely and accurately
• Create, update, and distribute workpapers timely and accurately
• Create, update, and distribute reporting timely and accurately (1-2 reports monthly)
• Create, update, and distribute workpapers timely and accurately (1-2 workpapers monthly)

Experience and Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in four-year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance)
• Must have a 3.25 GPA to be considered
• Past internship experience a plus but not required

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft office and have completed Accounting I and II coursework
• Soft Skills: Keen attention to detail, strong oral and verbal communication skills, organization skills, and team player
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.