Finance Analyst Intern: Shape Project Budgets & Forecasts

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit offers a Finance Analyst Intern position to support a project’s accounting and finance-related functions across large-scale construction initiatives. You’ll engage in cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance while learning to produce financial reporting packages for project management.

The role is located in Lenexa, KS or Westlake, TX, with opportunities to work on multiple project sites and relocate if needed.

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 with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions is 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

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Job description

Kiewit offers a Finance Analyst Intern position to support a project’s accounting and finance-related functions across large-scale construction initiatives. You’ll engage in cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance while learning to produce financial reporting packages for project management.

The role is located in Lenexa, KS or Westlake, TX, with opportunities to work on multiple project sites and relocate if needed.