Financial Analyst – Project Cost & Forecasting

Kiewit; Jewett (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a project in accounting and finance tasks across cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance. This role contributes to month-end close and prepares financial reporting for project management.

Projects span from $1M to $4B, with opportunities to relocate as needed and participate in a company committed to safety, development, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

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

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

V-Look Up

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a project in accounting and finance tasks across cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance. This role contributes to month-end close and prepares financial reporting for project management.

Projects span from $1M to $4B, with opportunities to relocate as needed and participate in a company committed to safety, development, and teamwork.