O'Reilly Auto Parts hiring Accounting Intern - Fall 2024 in Springfield, Missouri, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

An O’Reilly Auto Parts corporate accounting internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in and learn about non-public, industry accounting. Interns will build upon their current skillsets to develop professionally by strengthening their soft skills while assisting with daily tasks and participating in intern program specific activities.

This internship has been established to run for the length of one school semester. Generally, spring semester internships run from mid-January to early-May, summer internships run from late-May to early-August, and fall semester internships run from late-August to early-December. The spring and fall internships require students to consistently work 22 hours per week (Monday – Friday) through the entirety of the semester, while the summer internship requires 35-40 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

How You'll ContributeAssist with team’s day-to-day responsibilities.

Demonstrate excellent service to customers, vendors, and team members.

Follow team procedures and learn company databases.

Review, validate, and prepare data updates for entry.

Perform clerical duties and organize documents.

Fulfill customer requests provided by senior team members.

Scan and index files to meet record retention requirements.

Provide suggestions and opportunities for process improvements.

Attend team and department meetings, including observation of a budget to actual meeting.

Shadow a staff accountant.

Participate in team building activities.

Meet with department leaders and engage with corporate accounting and tax team members.

Listen to quarterly earnings calls.

All other ad hoc tasks and projects, as assigned.

What You'll GainUnderstanding of the overall company concept and culture values, including brand, customer, and service.

Open feedback and mentorship.

Professional development and connections with O’Reilly team members and leadership.

Desired QualificationsJunior or senior accounting major at an accredited college or university.

Ability to work well independently and within a team.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Effective time management and multitasking skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.