Job Description

Position Overview

As a staff accountant on the financial reporting team, you will be responsible for day-to-day general ledger activities used to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with ad hoc management reporting responsibilities. Youll typically have a wide-ranging division of responsibilities, which include supporting field and corporate leadership, construction partners and customers, as well as internal/external auditors. You will constantly interact with other accounting /finance home office departments such as construction cost accounting, capital assets, internal audit, and operations management support. Rotational and guest opportunities are also possible in those departments. Kiewit is proud of a culture of meritocracy, where only your ambition, curiosity, and passion for learning will limit your advancement opportunities.

District Overview

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 theyre 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 wont find just anywhere. Were always pushing new limits. You can too.

Location

This position is based out of Kiewit Plaza at 3555 Farnam Street in Omaha, NE. This is a shared service environment in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

Work effectively with home office and field personnel to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the Companys financial ledger.
Prepare quarterly and monthly financial statements
Prepare account reconciliations
Reconcile operational results to financial results and report to leadership
Project anticipated financial results
Provide support to outside partners and internal/external auditors
Respond to ad hoc requests made by Management
Assist in special projects as desired

Qualifications

This position suits a self-starter with initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn. You must be proactive in seeking developmental opportunities and additional responsibilities as they present themselves. A successful candidate will be highly motivated and can build professional relationships quickly and naturally. These relationships will bring this candidate the credibility needed to operate as a successful business partner within Kiewit and our partners.

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
3.2 GPA or higher
General knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and practices
Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze underlying principles, reasons or facts surrounding financial information
Do what it takes attitude. Ability to work smart to meet deadlines.
Effective communicator. Ability to provide information to stakeholders clearly and accurately.
Ability to respond quickly to feedback
Proficient in learning new accounting systems and the ability to comfortably and efficiently navigate within them
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers and the ability to maintain these relationships over time
Willingness to relocate in the future
CPA eligible preferred
Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and Tableau preferred
SAP experience preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.