Junior Project Controls Analyst - Finance & Payroll

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineers in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Engineering Controls Analyst to support cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance. This entry-level role participates in the month-end close and assists with preparing financial reporting packages for project management.

Based in Lenexa, KS, you will work with operations, finance, and HR to learn systems and processes for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts, enabling accurate project

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of financial/data analysis experience.
• Ability to relocate anywhere in the country.
• Travel and/or relocation may be required (up to 50%).
• Experience with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions.
• Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passion for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

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/data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineers in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Engineering Controls Analyst to support cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance. This entry-level role participates in the month-end close and assists with preparing financial reporting packages for project management.

Based in Lenexa, KS, you will work with operations, finance, and HR to learn systems and processes for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts, enabling accurate project