SOX Compliance Intern (Summer 2027)

Valero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero invites students to join the SOX Compliance Internship at its San Antonio headquarters. You’ll gain practical audit experience applying accounting, IS, and audit concepts in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll support scoping and testing of internal controls, identify key risks, and perform data analysis using Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL, and PowerShell, with remediation follow-ups and teamwork with the engagement team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree 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.
• On-site at Valero San Antonio Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scoping and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting framework.
• Identify key risks and related controls within business and IT processes; design test steps.
• Participate in client interviews to validate the implementation of SOX controls.
• Execute test steps to assess operational effectiveness of key controls and document results.
• Examine activities to determine compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collect and analyze data using Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL, PowerShell; provide root-cause analysis.
• Assist in preparing testing results and remediation follow-ups.
• Demonstrate teamwork with engagement team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

HANA

SQL

PowerShell

Job description

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.

Join the Legacy. Fuel What’s Next.

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.

Major Accountabilities:

• 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, PowerShell, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Valero Intern Program

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.

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.