Intern - Operational Finance

Turner Construction Company•Reston, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Finance Intern provides financial services support to profit centers and may assist with accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliation, and special services. The intern applies knowledge gained in an academic setting to the company environment, works with assigned accountants and supervisors, and participates in learning opportunities. The position is temporary and classified as an intern. It is based at the Washington DC Main Project in Reston, Virginia, with work regularly performed on-site at a construction work site.

Requirements

Be enrolled at a four-year college or university offering accredited and credentialed degree programs, with at least one year of education; recommended majors include Accounting or Finance.
Have basic knowledge of finance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Be willing to work a standard work week.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including through student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
Take personal and professional responsibility for actions and activities.
Be enthusiastic, proactive, eager to tackle new projects and ideas, flexible, adaptable, and attentive to detail.
Be able to work independently with some oversight and in a team environment.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to document and manage accurate, timely information.
Have professional, clear verbal and written communication skills.
Have computer data-entry, database, and MS Office skills, including intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Assist accountants in meeting client contractual requirements for billing and accounts receivable.
Process vendor accounts payable and keep accounts up to date for assigned projects.
Process subcontractor invoices and help ensure required lien waivers are submitted and contract and insurance requirements are in place.
Assist with monthly close, ensuring client bills and project costs are posted or accrued when applicable and material.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Facilitate data entry for project-specific vendor invoices and prepare multi-project invoices for submission to the central financial center for input and posting.
Perform administrative tasks related to invoice processing, including vendor setup and updates, sales and use tax reporting, and collecting and distributing client tax-exempt certificates.
Help prepare Turner owner applications for payment by compiling supporting invoice documentation.
Provide periodic progress reports to a supervisor.
Follow company work hours, policies, procedures, and professional staff conduct rules.
Maintain professional relationships with company employees and customers.
Prepare for and participate in conferences and other company learning opportunities.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.