Home Office Cost Analyst
Omaha, NE, US
Requisition ID: 175427
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Business Services
Department: Shared Services
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you love a challenge, enjoy digging into details, and proactively seek to improve processes to achieve greater efficiency, this is the opportunity for you! We are hiring for a Cost Analyst to our Business Relationship Management team to budget, forecast and manage cost for Kiewit's home office functional teams; HR, Kiewit Supply Network, Business Development, Audit, and Kiewit Business Services. The Cost Analyst will be integral in cost oversight, including validating payroll costs, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, budgeting, forecasting, month end close processes, and preparing and presenting financial reporting packages to functional leaders. The position is an opportunity to understand how the business organization is structured and impact the bottom line to operating districts and the company through effective cost controls, validation, and reporting.
District Overview
Kiewit Business Services’ (KBS) shared-service model empowers you to solve real business problems, innovate new solutions and drive organizational change all while finding your path. KBS does this through open and accessible leadership, offering opportunities across teams and business services, committee involvement, and a focus on customer service and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the business, giving you valuable experience and more avenues to develop your skills and grow your career.
Location
This position is located in Omaha, NE working out of our LaVista Office (7700 Eastport Parkway)
Responsibilities
- Preparation and presentation of month end and ad-hoc financial reporting
- Coordinate and perform multiple transactional tasks in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, human capital management, and cost adjustments
- 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
- Builds effective, collaborative relationships by active listening, strong communication skills, agile thinking, and proactive action
- Maintains highly organized work environment, understands importance of time management, and communicates in a clear, concise, and effective manner
- Creating and maintaining process documentation
Qualifications
- 2 - 4 years of financial/data analysis experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, business management, and/or equivalent degree preferred
- Experience with SAP, or similar ERP software, preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the company and disseminate information with accuracy.
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and assess the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Exhibits strong attention to detail, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze data, and recognize discrepancies
- Demonstrates excellent organization and time management skills; ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
Job Segment:
Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Relationship Manager, Finance, Customer Service, Entry Level