Intern - Operational Finance

Division: Oregon Project Location(s): Portland, OR 97205 USA Minimum Years

Experience:

Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Temporary Job Classification: Intern Education: Degree in Progress Job Family: Finance Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.

Turner's award winning internship program strives to combine meaningful work as a part of a construction project team with opportunities to learn every facet of our business as a general contractor. Successful applicants will interface across projects, departments, and even other business units in a series of learning and social opportunities. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment.

We encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position

Description:

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. Where applicable this assignment will support learning that applies to earning educational credits. Intern may be assigned to a single construction project on a construction job site or to an office location supporting multiple projects.

This opportunity is available during summer.

Essential Duties &

Key Responsibilities:

• 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. /li>
• Learn, understand, and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, with guidance from your supervisor. /li>
• Follow company and Finance policies related to financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance. /li>
• Learn and develop skills related to effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork. Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners. /li>
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, project site visits, and other learning opportunities provided through Intern Program. /li>
• Review billing details against client contractual requirements for accuracy, review contracts and invoice backup for accurate accounts receivable. /li>
• Assist with validating coding of project costs and comparing invoices and expenses to project cost coding structures. /li>
• Support Shared Services Organization (SSO)…