Finance Analyst Intern - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Finance Analyst Intern in Lenexa, KS, to support project accounting and finance tasks. The role focuses on cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance as part of a project-as-a-small-business environment.

You will help prepare financial reporting packages for project management and participate in the month-end close process, gaining exposure to diverse cost components and reporting workflows.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Pivot Tables and V-Lookups is preferred.
• Willing to travel/relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project cost control and forecasting.
• Support payroll, A/P and A/R activities.
• Contribute to human capital management processes.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization/interpersonal skills

Positive attitude/learn

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree ( Accounting/Finance/related)

GPA 3.0+

Related fields (Economics/Statistics/Business Management)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Job description

Requisition ID: 181768

Job Level: Internship

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Operational Finance

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

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 Finance Analyst Intern role is 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 Intern 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 Intern 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

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

This position will be located in our Lenexa, KS or Westlake, TX office or on one of our project sites. Candidates must be open to relocating 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

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position
• 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

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.