Intern - Operational Finance (Portland)

About the Role

Interns are expected to follow company work hours, policies, and professional conduct, maintain positive relationships with colleagues and customers, and engage in learning opportunities such as conferences. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the finance team. • Ensure client contractual billing and accounts receivable requirements are met. • Process vendor invoices and keep accounts payable current for assigned projects. • Handle subcontractor invoices, verify lien waivers, and confirm contracts and insurance compliance. • Assist with the monthly close by posting or accruing client bills and project costs. • Support internal and external audit requests as needed. • Enter project‑specific vendor invoice data and prepare multi‑project invoices for central posting. • Perform administrative invoice tasks, including vendor setup, sales/use tax reporting, and managing client tax‑exempt certificates. • Compile supporting documentation for Turner owner payment applications. • Provide periodic progress reports to the supervisor. • Apply academic knowledge to real‑world finance tasks while adhering to company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸billing management
• ▸accounts payable
• ▸invoice processing
• ▸tax reporting
• ▸payment applications
• ▸progress reporting

What You Bring

The position requires physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, use construction hoists, lift heavy items, and work on active construction sites where noise, fumes, weather, and electrical hazards are present. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Be enrolled in an accredited 4‑year college, majoring in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum one year of coursework). • Demonstrate interpersonal skills through leadership, volunteering, or community involvement. • Exhibit strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work independently or in a team. • Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. • Proficient in data entry, MS Office, and intermediate to advanced Excel.

Requirements

• ▸college enrollment
• ▸accounting
• ▸leadership
• ▸teamwork
• ▸excel
• ▸communication

Benefits

This internship is located in Portland, OR and falls under the Finance job family, offering a non‑exempt, regular position within the Oregon division. The role provides financial services support to profit centers, covering functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliation, and special services, and reports to the Accounting Manager, Accountant, or Senior Accountant in Operational Finance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time