Intern Program Finance

L3Harris; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Intern, Program Finance in Melbourne, FL to support billing and financial activities across proposals and programs. The role involves setting up and validating invoices, ensuring contract compliance, and assisting with reconciliations and audits.

The internship offers exposure to cost development, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting, with a focus on continuous process improvement within a defense tech environment.

Qualifications

• To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or related field

Responsibilities

• Support financial functions for business acquisition proposals and program execution
• Set up, validate and generate complex invoices for customers
• Ensure invoices are processed in accordance with contract terms
• Act as primary billing contact for Contracts and Program Finance
• Perform invoice and accounts receivable reconciliations for billing accuracy
• Support internal and external audits and participate in process improvement
• Contribute to cash application via research and reconciliation

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Cost/schedule development

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Corporate forecasting

Business acquisitions

Contract compliance

Customer reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or related field

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Intern, Program Finance

Job ID: 42872

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Billing and Program Finance Specialist is responsible for supporting the financial activities associated with both the business acquisition process, including proposals, and program execution. This role ensures the accurate setup, validation, and generation of complex customer invoices while maintaining compliance with contract terms and conditions. The position also serves as a key point of contact for billing-related matters, supports reconciliation activities, assists with audits, and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the financial functions associated with the business acquisition process (proposals) and program execution process (programs)
• Responsible for setting up, validating and generating complex invoices to various customers
• Ensure all assigned invoices are processed and completed in a timely manner per the terms and conditions of the contract
• Responsible for daily customer interface and billing guidance to Contracts and Program Finance
• Perform required invoice and account receivable reconciliations to ensure billing accuracy
• Support internal and external audits; actively participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support cash application process through research and reconciliation

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or related field

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of cost/schedule development, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, financial modeling, corporate forecasting, and/or business acquisitions
• Familiarity with Contract Compliance and Negotiation
• Experience with customer/management reporting

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.