2027 Intern - Operational Finance (Portland)

Turner Construction Company•Portland, OR

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner Construction is a leading general builder in the United States, known for its work in healthcare, education, sports, residential, biotech, and commercial office sectors. The company has gained international recognition for tackling complex projects, driving innovation, adopting new technologies, and making a positive impact on clients, employees, and communities. Turner's internship program is designed to provide interns with meaningful work experience on construction project teams, offering exposure to various aspects of the general contractor business. The program aims to attract forward-thinking leaders who thrive in dynamic, challenging, and collaborative environments. Turner encourages applicants who are eager to learn and share the company's commitment to sustainable building and fostering inclusive, diverse workplaces.

Requirements

Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with at least 1 year of completed coursework or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site
Must be willing to work a standard work week
Basic understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger)
Demonstrate interpersonal skills through leadership, campus involvement, or community activities
Demonstrate interest in learning how finance supports real-world construction projects and business operations, including use of data and emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence (AI))
Ability to take direction, actively listen, ask questions, and follow tasks through to completion within established deadlines
Highly organized with attention to detail to accurately document and perform data entry
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, English language required
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
Able to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a team
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, and familiar with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools desired, and demonstrate willingness to learn how to apply them to improve financial processes
Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Degree in Progress

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured Intern Program designed to apply academic knowledge to real-world business scenarios.
Build foundational knowledge in Operational Finance, including training on accounting fundamentals, project finance concepts, and financial systems.
Support day-to-day financial management activities across key accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Reconciliation, and Special Services.
Contribute to data collection, reporting, and analysis efforts while assisting with process improvements related to budgeting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and operational performance metrics.
Gain exposure to emerging technologies, including use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data tools in finance to support analysis, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting processes.
Engage with full participation and immersion of Intern Program, take ownership to fulfill learning requirements and assigned responsibilities, while coordinating with supervisors to effectively prioritize work, manage time, and ensure successful completion of program and project deliverables.
Learn, understand, and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, with guidance from your supervisor.
Follow company and Finance policies related to financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance.
Learn and develop skills related to effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.
Participate in training sessions, meetings, project site visits, and other learning opportunities provided through Intern Program.
Review billing details against client contractual requirements for accuracy, review contracts and invoice backup for accurate accounts receivable.
Assist with validating coding of project costs and comparing invoices and expenses to project cost coding structures.
Support Shared Services Organization (SSO) with invoice processing tasks, verify subcontractor and vendor accounts status, including lien waivers and recoded costs to support accurate month-end work-in-place reporting.
Assist with analyzing budgets and reallocating costs through preparation of journal entries and in support of month-end close process.
Assist with monitoring project cash flow, including billings, collections, and payments, and prepare payments held reports to support team communication and visibility.
Support under and overbilling analysis and participate in team meetings to support communication of project status.
Gain exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and data analytics techniques to support financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiencies.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to use AI technology and automation to standardize financial workflows, templates, and reports.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations to support financial reviews and management requests.
Share periodic progress updates with your supervisor and engage in feedback conversations to support learning and professional growth.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.