Finance Analyst - Project Cost & Forecasting

Kiewit; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level financial analyst within the Power Market operations, focused on business management of multi-million to billion-dollar projects. You’ll engage in forecasting, accounting, and cost reporting while supporting project controls, labor and procurement workflows, and intercompany/billing processes across a nationwide footprint.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and readiness to travel/relocate to project sites.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of financial/data analysis experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree.

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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/ Economics/Statistics/Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

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Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level financial analyst within the Power Market operations, focused on business management of multi-million to billion-dollar projects. You’ll engage in forecasting, accounting, and cost reporting while supporting project controls, labor and procurement workflows, and intercompany/billing processes across a nationwide footprint.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and readiness to travel/relocate to project sites.