Finance Intern

Job Description

2027 Intern – Operational Finance (Portland) | Turner Construction Company

The Tone:
This is an internship at Turner Construction Company, located in Portland, OR. Turner is a leading general builder in the United States, recognized for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, and embracing emerging technologies across various market segments including Healthcare, Education, and Commercial Office. This role offers meaningful work as part of a construction project team, providing opportunities to learn every facet of the general contracting business. The position is essential for applying academic knowledge to real-world business scenarios within operational finance, supporting the company’s goal to enrich the communities where it operates.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Portland, OR

• Mission: Apply academic knowledge to real-world business scenarios, build foundational knowledge in Operational Finance, and support day-to-day financial management activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, intermediate Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools, data analytics techniques.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Engagement: Engage fully in the structured Intern Program, taking ownership of learning requirements and assigned responsibilities.
• Financial Accounting: Learn, understand, and apply Turner’s financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles and revenue recognition.
• Operational Support: Support day-to-day financial management activities across key accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger.
• Data Analysis: Contribute to data collection, reporting, and analysis efforts, assisting with budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to use AI technology and automation to standardize financial workflows, templates, and reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university with accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: At least 1 year of completed coursework or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Skills: Interpersonal skills demonstrated through leadership or campus involvement, ability to take direction, highly organized with attention to detail, clear verbal and written communication in English, proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Bonus: Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and a willingness to learn how to apply them to improve financial processes, access to reliable transportation for potential travel.