Entry Finance Analyst: Project Cost & Forecasting

Kiewit; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Travel benefits for field assignments

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks, including cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close. This role involves working within the Power Market and Operational Finance department, with opportunities for relocation and travel as needed.

The position emphasizes learning current processes, preparing financial reports for project management, and contributing to a large-scale construction portfolio across North

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Previous internship experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed
• Fosters relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the work
• Understands the payroll and HR process workflow, and masters the systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees
• Comprehends how goods are purchased, invoices are received and paid, and maintains purchasing workflow internal controls
• Demonstrates understanding of the accounts payable process workflow and is able troubleshoot payment or vendor issues
• Understands intercompany and client billing process workflow, importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management
• Ensures that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules
• Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management
• Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue

Skills

Entry-level role

Cost control

Payroll processing

Forecasting basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks, including cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close. This role involves working within the Power Market and Operational Finance department, with opportunities for relocation and travel as needed.

The position emphasizes learning current processes, preparing financial reports for project management, and contributing to a large-scale construction portfolio across North