Finance Analyst - Dredging

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst to support their dredging projects. This role involves crucial accounting and finance responsibilities including cost control, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a relevant degree and effective communication skills. Join a leading company with extensive development opportunities and a commitment to maintaining our waterways.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Voluntary wellness programs

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience.
• Experience with Pivot Tables and V-Look Ups preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supports accounting and finance functions for projects.
• Ensures cost accuracy and reviews budget structures.
• Maintains purchasing workflow and vendor management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID:175345

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department:Operational Finance

Market:Marine

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Finance 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 Finance 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 Finance Analyst will be an integral part of the month end close out process, and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.

District Overview

Weeks, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in dredging, providing turnkey services throughout North America. Dredging is vital to maintain our waterways, which keep our way of life moving, and to fortify our infrastructure and coastlines. Weeks provides a cohesive dredging services lifecycle, specializing in capital and maintenance dredging for deep or shallow draft navigation in addition to coastal restoration and protection.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's 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 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

* 0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience

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

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

* Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position (up to 50%)

* 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.

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

Working Conditions

This job is performed in either a project or office setting.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance


• 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.