SOX Compliance Intern — Summer 2027 (On‑Site)

Valero Energy; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valero Energy invites aspiring interns to join its SOX Compliance Internship for Summer 2027 at the San Antonio headquarters. You will gain practical audit experience applying accounting, IS, and controls concepts in a fast-paced environment.

You'll assist with internal controls over financial reporting, identify key risks, execute test steps, and analyze data using Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL and PowerShell. This paid internship focuses on teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• Graduation dates around 2027–2029.
• Able to work on-site at Valero San Antonio Headquarters.
• Commit to 40 hours per week during the Summer.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Microsoft Office and database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scoping and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting framework.
• Identify key risks and related controls within business and IT processes, and design control 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; compile analyses.
• Collect and interpret data using Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL, PowerShell; provide root cause analysis.
• Assist in testing results reporting and remediation follow-up.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SAP

HANA

SQL

PowerShell

Job description

Valero Energy invites aspiring interns to join its SOX Compliance Internship for Summer 2027 at the San Antonio headquarters. You will gain practical audit experience applying accounting, IS, and controls concepts in a fast-paced environment.

You'll assist with internal controls over financial reporting, identify key risks, execute test steps, and analyze data using Excel, SAP, HANA, SQL and PowerShell. This paid internship focuses on teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.