ABOUT HESS CORPORATION
Hess is a leading international independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.
We have an industry leading position in the Bakken in North Dakota - a key U.S. shale play. Hess is also one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry's largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Suriname and Nova Scotia.
Hess aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.
For more information about Hess Corporation, please visit our website at Hess.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Intern position will provide a summer internship to students who are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Accounting or Finance. This is a high impact position that allows the intern to perform real-world, value-added work while learning a significant amount about the very challenging accounting requirements and state-of-the-art systems used to perform that accounting in this exciting and dynamic industry.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will assist in supporting all aspects of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and participate in ad-hoc technology projects to improve accounting or SOX testing processes. In this role, interns will be given wide exposure to various accounting and finance processes and controls (e.g. how different types of transactions are initiated, processed, and recorded from beginning to end, and how different departments interact with each other within the process). The intern will also have the opportunity to work with multiple accounting and finance department personnel, including many who are the subject matter experts in their areas.
Under the direction of the SOX Sr Manager and Sr Specialist, interns will assist in supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including:
- Participate in the walkthrough meetings led by external auditors and SOX Sr Specialist to gain an understanding of various accounting and finance processes and controls
- Perform control testing by evaluating the supporting documentation against the SOX test plans
- Interact with accounting and finance process and control owners
The interns will deliver a presentation to senior leadership in accounting and finance at the conclusion of their internship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- In pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with a minimum of 6 hours of Accounting coursework
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Coursework demonstrating aptitude for systems and technology
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
The Hess Way of Working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered an effective performer and, ultimately, earn career growth opportunities.
- Builds Trusted Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Creates Effective Teams
- Thinks Strategically
- Inspires Innovation
- Demonstrates Courage
- Drives Continuous Improvement
- Makes Quality Decisions
- Delivers High Performance
Hess is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, clickhereor send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.
Posting Notes: Audrey E Deleon | Intern/Student/Co-op | Other | United States| Texas | Houston | | | | | Yes | 27329