Accounting & Tax Intern

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At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Internships at Devon provide real-world career experiences and opportunities to work with industry leaders and build meaningful relationships that make an impact.  

Job Overview 
Internships provide opportunities to learn and apply accounting and tax principles in office settings, through a combination of team and individual project assignments. Devon offers corporate internships that depend on the candidates' experience and the availability of projects. 

Responsibilities 
Duties are those that would typically be assigned to an entry level accountant. Interns apply general principles, theories and concepts of accounting and tax to assignments such as preparation of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, automation of processes, and to assist with government agency severance tax and royalty returns. Tasks could include the following: 

 
• Reviewing and Coding vendor Invoices 
• Reviewing and processing Non-Operated invoices 
• Determining Capital vs Expense vs G&A on financial statements 
• Prepare Journal Entries and reconciliations as required 
• Determining appropriate financial authority for invoice approvals (Sarbanes Oxley) 
• Applying an understanding of Automation processes and how deeply they integrate into daily work 
• Responsible for vendor Invoice reporting which includes Discounts and Past Due Invoices 
• Communicate Devon's procedures for invoicing and payments to vendors and field staff 
• Prepare and review Financial Reports as required 
• Apply and code cash payments as necessary 

Other Learning Opportunities 
You will receive diversified learning opportunities through on-the-job assignments, utilizing the technical skills that you have acquired in college. This internship will assist you in developing technically and professionally by gaining access to: 
• Oil and Gas Industry knowledge 
• Optimization and Automation through LEAN Principles 
• Advanced level computer skills 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Problem solving skills 

Devon’s Intern Recruiting Philosophy 
Devon utilizes internship programs as a tool for growing our talent pipeline. An internship allows the company to assess your knowledge, skills and abilities more accurately and for you to fully evaluate the work experience at Devon. 

Intern Benefits 
• Access to the Well fitness facility 
• Competitively compensated 
• Corporate Housing 

Qualifications 
• Full time student 
• Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, and other related disciplines 
• College level: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters  

Conditions of Employment 
• Successfully complete a background check and drug screen 
• Must provide own transportation daily from corporate housing to work location 
• Completion of Federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) 

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.