Finance Analyst 1 - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS seeks an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and financial forecasting. The role focuses on cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance.

Projects range from $1 million to $4 billion; you will participate in month-end close and prepare financial reporting for project management. Travel and relocation to project sites across the US may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of financial/data analysis experience (entry level).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship; internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and project accounting tasks.
• Assists with month-end close and prepares financial reports for project management.
• Works with cost and revenue components such as labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Maintains compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
• Collaborates with operations to forecast and budget for projects.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Relocate/travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Finance Analyst 1 - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Location: Lenexa, KS, US Westlake, TX, US

Requisition ID:181766

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department:Operational Finance

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Are you interested in helping be responsible for the business management of projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion? How about taking part in key forecasting and accounting practices? If this is something that interests you, Kiewit is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture every day!

The Financial Analyst is an entry level role focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions. Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the Financial Analyst concentrated on critical tasks such as cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance. This position will become skilled executing processes and utilizing tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts. The Financial Analyst will be an integral part of the month end close out process, and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

The group's homebase is in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating to project sites across the US as needed.
One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

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

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 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


• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.


• Ability to travel and relocate as needed


• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future


• Previous internship experience is preferred. #LI-MN1

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely


• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.


• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.


• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.


• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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