Summer 2027 Finance Intern - Cleveland

Turner Construction Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage eligibility

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a Summer Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world construction finance. You will learn accounting practices, project finance concepts, and reporting systems while supporting accounts receivable, payable, GL, and cost tracking.

The role may involve site or office assignments, with summer availability and benefits eligibility. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and exposure to AI-driven analytics to improve processes and financial

Qualifications

• Enrolled in 2- or 4-year college offering accounting/finance programs with coursework or experience.
• Must be 18+ to work on a construction site.
• Willing to work a standard work week.
• Basic understanding of GAAP (journal entries, GL).
• Demonstrate leadership or campus involvement.
• Interest in finance using data and AI tools.
• Ability to take direction, listen, and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized with accurate data entry.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel; familiarity with Teams and SharePoint.
• Understand AI tools and willingness to apply them; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Intern Program and coordinate with supervisors to plan tasks.
• Learn Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting and revenue recognition.
• Follow policies on financial reporting, confidentiality, and data governance.
• Develop effective communication and teamwork skills; maintain professional relationships.
• Participate in trainings, site visits, and learning opportunities.
• Review billing against client contracts for accuracy and review invoice backup.
• Assist with validating project cost coding and comparing invoices to costs.
• Support invoice processing tasks and SSO activities.
• Assist with budgets, month-end close, and cash flow monitoring.
• Contribute to AI-enabled data analytics and process improvements.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for financial reviews.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Interest in AI/data tools

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree student

Tools

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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.
• 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.

The hourly pay for this position is estimated to be 20.00 USD per hour.

Intern students are eligible to enroll in medical coverage under The Turner Construction Welfare Benefits Plan with coverage effective the first of the month following the 60th day of employment.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 20.00 - 20.00 USD annualized.

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 benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

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.

Interns are eligibleto accrue sick/wellness time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked,with usage available after 90 days of employment. Medical coverage may also beelected at the employee’s full cost.

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