Finance Analyst Intern – Operational Finance

Job Description

Finance Analyst Intern – Southwest District Summer 2027 | Kiewit

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kiewit, located within the Southwest District, though the actual project assignment will require relocation anywhere in the country. Kiewit is a massive construction and engineering organization that builds and connects communities across North America. This role is crucial for supporting project-level accounting and finance functions, ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial reporting that drives project success. Interns play an integral part in managing critical tasks and becoming skilled in various cost and revenue components for Kiewit’s unique “small business” project model.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full Time Temporary
• Location: In-person – Phoenix, AZ

• Team: Operational Finance
• Mission: To support project accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate cost control, payroll, and financial reporting for project management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support project business managers in critical accounting and finance tasks such as cost control, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Execute processes and utilize tools related to different cost and revenue components, including labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Contribute as an integral part of the month-end close-out process for project financials.
• Assist with preparing comprehensive financial reporting packages for project management.
• Troubleshoot accounts payable workflow issues and maintain purchasing workflow internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business Management. This is an entry-level internship position.
• Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Skills: Effective communication (both oral and written), strong organizational abilities, and keen attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Bonus: Experience working with Pivot Tables and V-Look Ups, a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above, and previous internship experience.