Intern - Operational Finance (Denver)

Turner Construction • Denver, CO

10d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make an impact and gain hands-on experience with a global leader in construction? Turner Construction is inviting college students to apply for an operational finance internship opportunity that could shape your future and help you develop skills that will set you apart in the finance and construction industry.

As an industry leader with over 120 years of experience, Turner Construction has been behind iconic projects across the globe, including 10 of the world’s 100 tallest buildings. For the past 50 years, Turner's Denver office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Meow Wolf, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Denver’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to commercial spaces.

During your internship, you’ll get the chance to work on groundbreaking projects and see firsthand how our team brings ambitious ideas to life. At Turner, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Ready to build something meaningful with us? Apply today and start your journey toward becoming part of a team that inspires greatness, fosters innovation, and makes a real impact on the world!
This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.
This position will be posted throughout the 2025-2026 internship recruiting year.
Position Description: Provide financial services support to profit centers. Duties may include any specific accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Reconciliation, and Special Services.

Requirements

• Enrolled at 4-year college or university offering accredited and credentialed degree programs, recommended majors include and not limited to Accounting or Finance, with at least 1 year of education and basic knowledge of finance or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Must be willing to work standard work week
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Passionate and willing to learn about overall Turner Finance business strategy, culture and core values
• Assume personal and professional responsibilities for actions and activities
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to tackle new projects and ideas, flexible, adaptable and with attention to detail
• Able to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to document and manage accurate and timely information
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Computer data entry, database and MS Office skills, intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Responsibilities

• Assist accountant to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivables.
• Process accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensure accounts are up to date for assigned projects.
• Process accounts payable for subcontractor invoices, and work with accountant to ensure all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place.
• Assist with completing monthly close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Facilitate data entry processes for project specific vendor invoices and prepare multi-project invoices for distribution to central financial center for input and posting.
• Provide administrative duties as related to invoice processing (i.e. vendor setup and updates, sales and use tax reporting, collection and distribution of client tax exempt certificates).
• Help prepare Turner owner applications for payment by assisting with compiling all supporting invoice backup.
• Provide supervisor with periodic progress reports.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in academic setting to company setting.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Maintain professional relationships with company employees, customers and so forth.
• Prepare for and participate in conferences and other opportunities of learning afforded by company.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees