Job Specifications
Requisition ID: 178821
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Southern California District
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Part Time
Position Overview
Are you interested in helping be responsible for the business management of projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion? How about taking part in key forecasting and accounting practices? If this is something that interests you, Kiewit is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture every day!
The Finance Analyst Intern role is focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions. Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the Financial Analyst Intern concentrated on critical tasks such as cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance. This position will become skilled executing processes and utilizing tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts. The Finance Analyst Intern will be an integral part of the month end close out process, and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region. Although most of our work is regionally based in the Southern California region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the West Coast. We are looking for individuals passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry instead of design.
Location
Kiewit’s Southern California District is based out of the Santa Fe Springs, CA office and supports projects throughout the Southern California region, building out project/construction schedules for all types of infrastructure work across the region.
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
Displays first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members
Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise and effective manner
Follows the Corporate Compliance Program and works in conjunction with the compliance department to implement all EEO and labor laws at the project level
Qualifications
Ability to travel up to 25%
0-1 years of financial/data analysis experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
Previous internship experience is preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred
Effective oral and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
Must be able
About the Company
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects - whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
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