Finance Analyst: Project Budget & Forecasting

Kiewit; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision plans

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit’s Northern California District is seeking an entry level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks for projects ranging from $1M to $4B. The role covers cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and month-end close processes.

Based in Fairfield, CA, you will travel to sites across NorCal and collaborate with Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
• 0-1 years of financial/data analysis experience
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and other key Excel functions is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• 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 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

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kiewit’s Northern California District is seeking an entry level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and finance tasks for projects ranging from $1M to $4B. The role covers cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and month-end close processes.

Based in Fairfield, CA, you will travel to sites across NorCal and collaborate with Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company standards.