Intern, Finance

Jensen Hughes Inc.
Columbia, Maryland, United States
Posted 3 weeks ago
Posted 21 September 2026
full-time

About the Role

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Looking to explore a career in Finance? As a Finance Intern, you’ll rotate through different areas of our Finance team — FP&A, Accounting, and Project Accounting — to get a well-rounded view of how Finance supports the business. You’ll spend your time shadowing, learning new skills, and contributing to real projects. This internship will be onsite at our Columbia, MD office. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Rotate across Finance teams to see the variety of career paths available. 
  • Shadow professionals and learn the “why” behind the work we do. 
  • Assist with hands-on tasks like data entry, updating reports, and joining team meetings. 
  • Learn to use tools such as Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, and CRM systems. 

Financial Planning & Analysis: 

  • Support reporting and forecasting processes, from monthly spend reports to utilization tracking. 

Corporate Accounting 

  • Get exposure to accounting processes such as general ledger reconciliations and month-end close. 

Project Accounting 

  • Contribute to meaningful projects like backlog updates, project setups, clearing account research, project forecast review, month end revenue close review, and general field operations support 

What You’ll Gain 

  • Real-world Finance experience across multiple disciplines. 
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