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Continental Resources Accounting Intern (Summer 2025) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Continental Resources’ Summer Internship Program provides:
Meaningful, career-specific experiences
Hands-on insight into the oil and gas industry
Opportunity to be mentored by experienced professionals
Networking with fellow Continental interns, as well as interns from other companies and experienced professionals
Exposure to various departments within Continental
Opportunity to present their summer projects to experienced professionals and members of management
Job Summary
The Accounting Intern will provide support to one of the following departments within Continental’s Accounting/Finance areas: Treasury/Planning; Property Accounting; Joint Interest; Audit; Revenue and Material Control.
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to working on a summer project, the Accounting intern will apply basic financial concepts and accounting principles to include but not limited to:
Process monthly data including inputting, coding, scanning, copying and distributing of reports & information
Preparation of journal entries with all applicable backup documentation and proposed accounts & cost centers
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts
Analyze and account for all payments for oil and gas sales from operated and non-operated properties;
Analyze Joint Interest billings for compliance with Joint Operating Agreements and industry guidelines
Analyze and account for purchases of services, equipment, and materials used in drilling, completing and producing oil wells.
Research, analyze and resolve disputes with third party working interest owners, operators and vendors
Skills and Competencies
Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong customer focus and a team player
Effective time management
Required Qualifications
Current enrollment in 4 year college or university;
Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance;
Professional appearance and demeanor; and
Eligible to work permanently in the United States upon graduation
An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.
Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.