Entry-Level Project Finance Analyst

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks on large-scale projects from $1M to $4B. You’ll help with cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and month-end close, gaining exposure to reporting packages for project management.

Based in the United States, this role offers relocation to project sites as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package and mentorship to grow within Kiewit's Industrial & Water Engineering group.

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; Pivot Tables and V-Lookups preferred.
• Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

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 to 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

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/ Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks on large-scale projects from $1M to $4B. You’ll help with cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and month-end close, gaining exposure to reporting packages for project management.

Based in the United States, this role offers relocation to project sites as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package and mentorship to grow within Kiewit's Industrial & Water Engineering group.