Finance Intern – Operational Finance

Job Description

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

The Tone:
This is an internship at Turner Construction Company, located in Seattle, WA. Turner is a leading general builder in the United States, responsible for iconic projects in healthcare, education, sports, residential, biotech, and commercial office sectors. This role provides an opportunity to combine academic knowledge with real-world business scenarios, supporting financial management activities and contributing to the company’s commitment to enriching communities. Interns will gain foundational knowledge in operational finance and contribute to day-to-day financial management, including exploring emerging technologies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Intern
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Pay: $28–$30 hourly
• Team: Construction Finance Team
• Mission: Support day-to-day financial management activities, apply financial accounting principles, and contribute to process improvements within construction finance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (intermediate Excel), Teams, SharePoint, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, data analytics techniques

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Immersion: Engage fully with the structured Intern Program, taking ownership to fulfill learning requirements and assigned responsibilities, while coordinating with supervisors to effectively prioritize work and manage time for successful completion.
• Financial Process Application: Learn, understand, and apply Turner financial accounting processes, including construction accounting principles, earnings, and revenue recognition, all with guidance from your supervisor and adhering to company policies related to financial reporting and data governance.
• Operational Finance Support: Support day-to-day financial management activities by reviewing billing details against client contractual requirements, assisting with validating project cost coding, comparing invoices to cost structures, and supporting Shared Services Organization (SSO) with invoice processing tasks, including verifying subcontractor and vendor accounts status.
• Month-End and Cash Flow Management: Assist with analyzing budgets, reallocating costs through journal entries, and supporting the month-end close process. This includes monitoring project cash flow, such as billings, collections, and payments, and preparing payments held reports to support team communication.
• Emerging Technology Integration: Gain exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and data analytics techniques to support financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiencies, contributing to process improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to use AI and automation for standardizing financial workflows.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university offering accredited degree programs in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study.
• Experience: At least 1 year of completed coursework, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be 18 years of age to work at a construction project site.
• Skills: Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including journal entries and general ledger; highly organized with strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and data entry; clear and professional verbal and written communication skills in English are required; self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn; proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel skills, and familiarity with collaboration tools like 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 as some travel may be required.