Power Market Finance Intern: Forecasting & Project Accounting

Kiewit; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Finance Analyst Intern to support project accounting and finance functions. The role focuses on cost control, payroll, A/P/A/R, human capital management, and compliance, operating like a small business within each project.

The position involves assisting with month-end close, preparing financial reporting for project management, and contributing to budget and forecast processes while gaining exposure across the Power Market and Operational Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company.
• Ability to relocate anywhere in the country.
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred.
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies and work independently or in 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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Business Management) or equivalent

Tools

Pivot Tables

V-Lookups

Excel functions

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Finance Analyst Intern to support project accounting and finance functions. The role focuses on cost control, payroll, A/P/A/R, human capital management, and compliance, operating like a small business within each project.

The position involves assisting with month-end close, preparing financial reporting for project management, and contributing to budget and forecast processes while gaining exposure across the Power Market and Operational Finance teams.