Entry-Level Finance Analyst: Drive Project Forecasting

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit’s Industrial & Water Engineering group in Lenexa, KS is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks. You will help with cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting, becoming integral to month-end close and financial packages for project management.

The role offers exposure to large-scale projects nationwide, with relocation to sites as needed and opportunities for growth in a leader-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree.
• 0 - 3 years of financial/data analysis experience.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions 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.
• Displays first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members.
• Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the compliance department to implement all EEO and labor laws at the project level.

Education

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

0 - 3 years of financial/data analysis experience

Effective communication (oral and written)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Job description

Kiewit’s Industrial & Water Engineering group in Lenexa, KS is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks. You will help with cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting, becoming integral to month-end close and financial packages for project management.

The role offers exposure to large-scale projects nationwide, with relocation to sites as needed and opportunities for growth in a leader-driven environment.