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Entry Level Finance Analyst - Western Canada District 2026
Kiewit
Burnaby, CAN
Internship
Entry
Onsite
5 days ago
Cost ControlAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayrollFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
Kiewit is hiring an Entry Level Finance Analyst for its Western Canada District. This role supports project accounting and finance functions including cost control, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost ControlAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayrollFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Support project accounting and finance functions including cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance
- Execute processes and utilize tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts
- Participate in month end close out process and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management
- Understand payroll and HR process workflow, and master systems used to properly hire, transfer, terminate, and pay all employees
- Comprehend how goods are purchased, invoices are received and paid, and maintain purchasing workflow internal controls
- Understand intercompany and client billing process workflow and importance of timely and accurate billing documentation
- Ensure that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules
- Review costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and make appropriate corrections
- Identify, adjust, and review forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue
- Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and work with compliance department to implement EEO and labor laws at the project level
Requirements
- 0 2 years of financial/data analysis experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
- Ability to relocate anywhere in the country
- Valid driver's license
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Travel and/or relocation may be required (up to 50%)
- Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide ranging climates and environments
- Experience working with Pivot Tables, V Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred
- Previous internship experience is preferred
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Position Overview
- Are you interested in helping be responsible for the business management of projects ranging from CAD 1 million to CAD 4 billion?
- The Finance Analyst is an entry level role focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions.
- Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the Finance Analyst concentrated on critical tasks such as cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, human capital management, and compliance.
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
- 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
- Some positions require successful candidates to have a valid driver's license
- 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
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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Compensation
- Base Compensation: CAD 77,000 CAD 82,000
- Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location
- We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package including top tier medical, dental and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
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