• SOX Compliance Intern (Summer 2026)

    Valero (San Antonio, TX)


    Description:

    Are you ready to join the world’s largest independent refiner? Valero is on the search for energetic and motivated students to join the Valero Intern Program. 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 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, HANA, SQL, PowerShell, Power BI, 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:

    * Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field required.

    * Graduation dates of December 2026 through May 2028 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, hair analysis drug screen, and pre-employment physical (if applicable).

     

    *About the Valero Intern Program*

     

    The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas.

     

    Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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.

     

    **Job:** Intern

    **Primary Location:** United States

    **Req ID:** 25001CU