--- title: 'Accounting Intern - Summer 2027 at WhiteWater Midstream' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/accounting-intern-summer-2027-whitewater-midstream-austin-x623pex6609h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Accounting Intern - Summer 2027 at WhiteWater Midstream - **Company:** WhiteWater Midstream - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whitewatermidstream/jobs/5217841007 ## Job description Job Summary: This position is in downtown Austin, Texas, in office, and will be an intern of the WhiteWater accounting department.  Responsibilities include preparation of accounting transactions and month end close entries. Position will additionally assist in monthly reporting and accounting team projects. Responsibilities: - Enter accounting data into the ERP system - Complete monthly journal entries and account reconciliations - Maintain accounting files - Learn about daily accounting tasks and activities; integrate accounting theory and practice - Develop communication and interpersonal skills - Assist the accounting department with development of procedures to improve workflow efficiency and maintaining internal controls - Assist the operations department with interpreting new revenue contracts and determining the proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 - Assist in evaluating the appropriate accounting of term easements for leases in accordance with ASC 842 - Participate in any additional ad hoc / special projects as assigned by supervisor - At the conclusion of the internship, prepare and deliver a presentation to management that highlights the skills and knowledge gained during the internship Qualifications: - Successful candidates must have completed at least four (4) semesters of college or university curriculum and be currently enrolled toward a degree in Finance or Accounting - Minimum of 9 hours in accounting coursework - Ability to apply strong diligence and multi-task - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong academic aptitude and well-developed analytical problem-solving skills - Demonstrated success in completing team projects and working in a team environment - Ability to work 15-20 hours per week or more - Flexible on internship duration for local candidates - Maintain regular attendance This position is in office and you must be able to provide your own housing. ## About WhiteWater Midstream ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WhiteWater Midstream is an Austin-based infrastructure company that develops, builds, and operates natural gas pipelines and related midstream assets across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by First Infrastructure Capital Advisors in 2019; backed by Denham Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (management-owned) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Oil and Gas / Energy Infrastructure (midstream natural gas transportation and storage) - Target customers: Natural gas producers, shippers, utilities, and industrial end-users (B2B) - Mission/purpose: To develop and operate critical energy infrastructure that connects supply basins to demand markets, achieving final investment decisions on large-scale greenfield projects. ## Products & Services - **Eiger Express Pipeline**: A ~450-mile, 42-inch natural gas pipeline from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, with capacity expanded from 2.5 Bcf/d to 3.7 Bcf/d (2025). - **Pelican Pipeline**: A 42-inch pipeline (upsized from 36-inch) with capacity of ~2.5 Bcf/d, reaching FID in October 2024. - **Traverse Pipeline**: A natural gas pipeline connecting Agua Dulce to the Katy area, reaching FID in April 2025. - **Matterhorn Express Pipeline**: An equity interest acquisition (alongside I Squared, MPLX, Enbridge) announced in May 2025. - **Waha Gas Storage, LLC**: Acquired in February 2021. - **Gateway Pipeline & Sendero**: Acquired in August 2021. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total greenfield projects reaching FID valued at ~$20 billion (website); ~$8 billion in projects as of earlier years (LinkedIn); annual revenue of ~$7.9 million (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: First Infrastructure Capital Advisors (parent), Denham Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners; partners include MPLX LP, Enbridge Inc., I Squared Capital - **Growth Signals**: 177 employees (+25.2% YoY); 36 active job postings (+50% YoY); expansion of Eiger Express capacity by 48%; multiple new pipeline FIDs in 2024-2025; $17.2 billion in debt raised across 42 financings ## Competitive Advantages - Proven track record of taking large greenfield projects from concept to FID (over $20 billion in projects) - Strong relationships with multiple private equity funds and direct investors - Management-owned structure aligns incentives with long-term value creation - Extensive pipeline network (3,767 miles across multiple projects) and 3.2 million horsepower operated/under construction - Successful acquisitions (Waha Gas Storage, Gateway, Sendero) that expand geographic and service footprint ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand pipeline capacity on existing systems (e.g., Eiger Express expansion to 3.7 Bcf/d) - Pursue new greenfield pipeline projects (Pelican, Traverse) to connect growing Permian Basin supply to Gulf Coast demand - Acquire complementary midstream assets and storage facilities - Strengthen operational efficiency and safety across a growing asset base ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee rating of 4.2/5.0 (7 reviews) with high career development score (4.6); work-life balance rated 4.2 - **Growth**: Rapid headcount growth (+25% YoY) and active hiring across Engineering, IT, Finance, Operations, and Marketing/Logistics (36 open roles as of mid-2025) - **Location**: Headquarters in downtown Austin, Texas (100 Congress Ave) with field offices in Houston, Brookshire, Sealy, and Midland - **Perks/Environment**: Competitive compensation (salary ranges for roles like Lawyer ~$137K, GIS Technician ~$53K); emphasis on safety and technical excellence; opportunities to work on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects - **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical workforce (43 in technical roles, 41 in operations); exposure to large-scale pipeline design, construction, and operations ## Sources 1. [whitewatermidstream.com](https://whitewatermidstream.com/) 2. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/whitewatertx) 3. [CB Insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/whitewater-midstream) 4. 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