Finance Analyst — Construction Project Finance & Forecasting

Kiewit; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement with matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kiewit in Portland, OR is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks for large-scale ventures ranging from $1 million to $4 billion.

You'll contribute to cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting, becoming proficient in project-level financial processes and month-end close, while collaborating with operations and project teams. This role requires willingness to relocate and travel as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' financial/data analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Previous internship experience is 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 oral and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must be able to relocate initially and throughout your career as business requires.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Relocation willingness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Outlook

Word

Job description

Kiewit in Portland, OR is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks for large-scale ventures ranging from $1 million to $4 billion.

You'll contribute to cost control, payroll, AP/AR, and reporting, becoming proficient in project-level financial processes and month-end close, while collaborating with operations and project teams. This role requires willingness to relocate and travel as projects demand.