Financial Analyst

Job Description

Finance Analyst – Power Market | Kiewit

The Tone:
This is a full-time, entry-level role at Kiewit, requiring regular and frequent travel and relocation across the United States. Headquartered in Lenexa, KS, Kiewit is a large construction and engineering organization that builds major infrastructure projects, including power generation plants, solar fields, nuclear facilities, and energy storage systems across North America. This role is vital for providing financial and accounting support, managing business operations, and contributing to forecasting and compliance for projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion. As a Financial Analyst, you will make a profound impact on project success and the company culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, travel/relocation required (Headquartered in Lenexa, KS)
• Pay: $70000–$77000 yearly
• Team: Operational Finance supporting project teams
• Mission: Support the business management of construction projects by owning critical accounting and finance functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Financial Management: Help manage the business operations of large-scale construction projects, focusing on cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance.
• Financial Reporting Support: Serve as an integral part of the month-end close process and assist in preparing comprehensive financial reporting packages for project management.
• Process Mastery: Comprehend and master payroll, HR, purchasing, and billing process workflows, ensuring proper hiring, payment, invoice processing, and maintenance of internal controls.
• Cost and Revenue Accuracy: Review all cost and cost adjustments for accuracy against company standards and accounting rules, while also verifying the timeliness and precision of client billing documentation.
• Budget and Forecast Oversight: Identify, adjust, and review forecast and budget issues within cost reports to ensure the proper recognition of both cost and revenue.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or an equivalent degree, focused on supporting accounting and finance related functions.
• Experience: 0-2 years of financial or data analysis experience.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills; good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Bonus: Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions is preferred; previous internship experience is preferred.