Intern - Operational Finance

Turner Construction•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide financial services support to profit centers. Duties may include accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Reconciliation, and Special Services. The intern reports to an Accounting Manager, Operational Finance; an Accountant, Operational Finance; or a Senior Accountant, Operational Finance. This temporary internship is intended for a student enrolled at a four-year college or university in an accredited degree program. Interns apply knowledge from an academic setting to the company, learn about Turner’s Finance business strategy, culture, and core values, and participate in learning opportunities such as conferences. The role requires adherence to company work hours, policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards, and maintaining professional relationships with employees and customers. The position regularly works on-site at a construction work site. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risks, and moderate-to-very-loud noise. Physical duties may include navigating stairs, ladders, construction areas and personnel hoists; sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, using hands, and occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a four-year college or university offering accredited and credentialed degree programs, with at least one year of education and 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 student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
Be passionate and willing to learn about Turner’s Finance business strategy, culture, and core values.
Assume personal and professional responsibility for actions and activities.
Be enthusiastic, proactive, eager to take on new projects and ideas, flexible, adaptable, and attentive to detail.
Be able to work independently with some oversight and in a team environment.
Have exceptional 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.

Nice To Haves

Recommended majors include Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

Assist accountants in meeting client contractual requirements for billing and accounts receivable.
Process vendor accounts-payable invoices and keep accounts current for assigned projects.
Process subcontractor invoices and work with accountants to ensure applicable 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 work is in place and materially valuable.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Enter project-specific vendor invoice data and prepare multi-project invoices for distribution to the central financial center for input and posting.
Perform invoice-processing administrative duties, including vendor setup and updates, sales and use tax reporting, and collection and distribution of client tax-exempt certificates.
Help prepare Turner owner applications for payment by compiling supporting invoice backup.
Provide supervisors with periodic progress reports.
Apply knowledge acquired in an academic setting to the company setting.
Follow company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Maintain professional relationships with company employees, customers, and others.
Prepare for and participate in conferences and other company learning opportunities.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.