Finance & Project Controls Intern -- Summer 2026

Parsons•Centreville, VA

17h•$20 - $35

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is now hiring a Finance Intern to support the Engineering Solutions division in the Northern Virginia area!

Requirements

Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in an Accounting
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Good analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.
Must be eager to learn, self-motivated, flexible, accountable and can effectively handle multiple tasks at one time.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Detail-oriented.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Project.

Responsibilities

Exposure to Full Contract Life Cycle
New Awards / Project Setup Assist in setting up new project structures within financial systems (WBS, charge codes, funding alignment)
Support contract review to identify key financial terms (funding, contract type, ceilings)
Help validate data entry accuracy for newly awarded contracts
Coordinate with Project Managers and Finance to ensure proper project initialization Project Execution / Ongoing Financial Management
Assist with project forecasting (revenue, cost, and funding projections)
Support variance analysis by comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast
Help identify and research cost variances and anomalies
Compile financial data for internal reporting and program reviews
Track funding and expenditures to ensure alignment with contract limits
Contract Closeout Assist with financial reconciliations for contract closeouts
Help review project balances to ensure all costs are recorded accurately
Support de-obligation and final invoice preparation activities
Ensure documentation is complete and compliant with audit requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve outstanding financial items
Project Controller Monthly Cycle Support
The intern will learn and assist with recurring monthly financial processes:
Financial Data Reconciliation Assist with reconciling financial data between systems
Support month-end close activities, including data validation and cleanup
Help prepare journal entry support and backup documentation as needed
Timekeeping & Labor Review Assist in reviewing employee timecards for accuracy and compliance
Reconcile labor data across multiple systems
Identify and escalate discrepancies or missing entries
Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation of labor charges
Billing Review & Approval Assist in preparing and reviewing customer invoices for accuracy and compliance
Support compilation of required documentation for invoice substantiation
Ensure billing aligns with contract terms (e.g., cost-plus, fixed price, T&M)
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues prior to submission
Unbilled Reconciliation Assist in reconciling unbilled receivables to ensure accuracy and completeness
Investigate discrepancies between incurred costs and billed amounts
Support preparation of supporting schedules for unbilled balances
Other duties, as assigned.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Gain exposure to federal contracting regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., FAR, CAS)
Participate in internal financial reviews and project status meetings
Learn financial systems commonly used in government contracting environments
Assist with the reconciliation and update of new forecasting tools.
Develop analytical, problem-solving, and Excel/data management skills