2027 Intern - Operational Finance (Portland)

Turner Construction Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Portland offers a 2027 Intern - Operational Finance position designed to apply academic knowledge to real-world financial scenarios on construction projects. You will support accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliation, and reporting while learning about AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve processes.

Interns engage in training, site visits, and collaboration across departments, gaining practical experience in budgeting, cost

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 1 year of coursework completed
• Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site
• Willing to work a standard work week
• Basic understanding of GAAP
• Demonstrate interpersonal leadership or campus involvement
• Interest in how finance supports real-world construction projects including AI tools
• Ability to listen, take direction, and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail for data entry
• Strong verbal and written English communication
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• Familiar with AI tools and willingness to learn applications
• Some travel may be required
• Access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Engage fully in Intern Program and coordinate with supervisors to prioritize work
• Learn and apply Turner financial accounting processes including construction accounting principles
• Follow Finance policies related to reporting and data governance
• Develop communication and teamwork skills
• Participate in training sessions, project site visits, and learning opportunities
• Review billing details against contracts for accuracy and invoice backup
• Assist with coding project costs and month-end close support
• Support invoice processing and vendor/account verification
• Assist with budgets, journal entries, and project cash flow analysis
• Perform ad hoc analyses and prepare management presentations
• Share progress updates with supervisor and seek feedback
• Contribute to AI-enabled financial process improvements
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

2027 Intern - Operational Finance (Portland)

Turner Construction is the leading general builder inthe United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare,Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Ourcompany has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects,fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a differencefor our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our truegoal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.
Turner's award winning internship programstrives to combine meaningful work as a part of a constructionproject team with opportunities to learn every facet of our business as ageneral contractor. Successful applicants will interface acrossprojects, departments, and even other business units in a series of learningand social opportunities. We seek to employ thought-provokingleaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment.We encourage eager learners who share our company's values ofsustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces toapply.

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.

• 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.
• Learn, understand, and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, with guidance from your supervisor.
• Follow company and Finance policies related to financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance.
• Learn and develop skills related to effective communication, conflict resolution, taking direction, and teamwork. Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners.
• Participate in training sessions, meetings, project site visits, and other learning opportunities provided through Intern Program.
• Review billing details against client contractual requirements for accuracy, review contracts and invoice backup for accurate accounts receivable.
• Assist with validating coding of project costs and comparing invoices and expenses to project cost coding structures.
• Support Shared Services Organization (SSO) with invoice processing tasks, verify subcontractor and vendor accounts status, including lien waivers and recoded costs to support accurate month-end work-in-place reporting.
• Assist with analyzing budgets and reallocating costs through preparation of journal entries and in support of month-end close process. Assist with monitoring project cash flow, including billings, collections, and payments, and prepare payments held reports to support team communication and visibility.
• Support under and overbilling analysis and participate in team meetings to support communication of project status.
• Gain exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and data analytics techniques to support financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiencies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to use AI technology and automation to standardize financial workflows, templates, and reports.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations to support financial reviews and management requests.
• Share periodic progress updates with your supervisor and engage in feedback conversations to support learning and professional growth.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with at least 1 year of completed coursework or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site
• Must be willing to work a standard work week
• Basic understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger)
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills through leadership, campus involvement, or community activities
• Demonstrate interest in learning how finance supports real-world construction projects and business operations, including use of data and emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence (AI))
• Ability to take direction, actively listen, ask questions, and follow tasks through to completion within established deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail to accurately document and perform data entry
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, English language required
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a team
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, and familiar with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
• Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools desired, and demonstrate willingness to learn how to apply them to improve financial processes
• Some travel may be required, access to reliable transportation

• Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties 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. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.