Intern - Operational Finance (Summer 2027) - Haskell

Turner Construction

10d

About The Position

Participate in a structured summer internship program applying academic knowledge to real-world business scenarios. Build foundational knowledge in Operational Finance through training in accounting fundamentals, project finance concepts, and financial systems. Support day-to-day financial management across accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliation, and special services. Contribute to data collection, reporting, and analysis, and assist with process improvements involving budgeting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and operational performance metrics. Gain exposure to artificial intelligence and data tools used to support financial analysis, efficiency, and reporting. Where applicable, the assignment may support learning that applies toward educational credits. The intern may work on a single construction project at a job site or at an office supporting multiple projects. The position is available during summer. Interns participate in training, meetings, project site visits, and other learning opportunities, and coordinate with supervisors on learning requirements, priorities, and deliverables. The work environment is regularly an office or remote setting, with occasional work at construction sites. Site work may involve moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, electrical-shock risk, and louder noise. Work must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least one year of completed coursework, or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Be at least 18 years old to work at a construction project site.
Be willing to work a standard work week.
Have a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), such as journal entries and the general ledger.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills through leadership, campus involvement, or community activities.
Show interest in how finance supports construction projects and business operations, including data and emerging technologies.
Be able to take direction, listen actively, ask questions, and complete tasks by established deadlines.
Be highly organized and detail-oriented in documentation and data entry.
Have clear, professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
Be self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work independently with guidance and collaboratively with a team.
Have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel skills, and familiarity with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
Be willing to learn how to apply AI tools to improve financial processes.
Have access to reliable transportation; some travel may be required.
Meet the stated physical demands, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction work areas, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally; reasonable accommodation may be made.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

Participate fully in the Intern Program, fulfill learning requirements and assigned responsibilities, and coordinate with supervisors to prioritize work and complete program and project deliverables.
Learn and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, with supervisor guidance.
Follow company and Finance policies related to financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance.
Develop communication, conflict-resolution, teamwork, and direction-following skills, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.
Participate in training sessions, meetings, project site visits, and other Intern Program learning opportunities.
Review billing details against client contractual requirements and review contracts and invoice backup for accounts receivable accuracy.
Help validate project cost coding and compare invoices and expenses with project cost coding structures.
Support invoice processing for the Shared Services Organization, verify subcontractor and vendor account status, and assist with lien waivers and recoded costs for accurate month-end work-in-place reporting.
Assist with budget analysis and cost reallocations by preparing journal entries and supporting the month-end close process.
Help monitor project cash flow, including billings, collections, and payments, and prepare payments-held reports.
Support underbilling and overbilling analysis and participate in meetings about project status.
Use AI-enabled tools and data analytics techniques for financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiency.
Contribute to process-improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to use AI and automation to standardize financial workflows, templates, and reports.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for financial reviews and management requests.
Provide periodic progress updates to the supervisor and participate in feedback conversations.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.