Weeks Dredging - Financial Analyst

Position Overview

Are you an upcoming or recent business, finance or accounting college graduate who wants to start their career with an industry leader? How about taking part in key forecasting and accounting practices? If you are an analytical problem-solver and want to be pushed to be better every day, we want to hire you! Weeks Marine is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture! 

The Financial Analyst is an entry level role focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions. Each project at Weeks Marine is run like a small business, with the Financial Analyst 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 Financial Analyst will be an integral part of the month end close out process and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.
 

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
 

Location

This position is located at our Dredging Divisional Office in Covington, Louisiana.

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

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Qualifications

•    0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, and/or equivalent degree
•    Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
•    Ability to relocate anywhere in the country
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
•    Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position (up to 50%)
•    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
•    Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
•    Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
•    Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
•    Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
•    Must have a valid Driver’s License
•    Previous internship experience is preferred.