Job Information
Kiewit Staff Accountant 2 in Omaha, Nebraska
Requisition ID: 172830
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO Financial Accounting
Department: Tax
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are adding a Staff Accountant 2 to our Financial Controls team, supporting Kiewit's diverse organization, based in our Omaha headquarters. You will be expected prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements and reports to ensure compliance with regulations and legal standards. We have strong financial stability, and a great project history, dating back to 1884 and are consistently rated by Forbes as a top place to work! We have a strong Finance team, with dedicated experts that are passionate about what they do, know how to solve problems and are inspired to coach and develop new employees. This teams supports all of Kiewit operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
District Overview
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, Kiewit is an employee-owned company operating through a network of offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, heavy civil, power, oil, gas and chemical, industrial, building and mining. We have been rated in the top 200 companies by Forbes as a best place to work. With revenues of $13.7 billion, Kiewit's workforce includes approximately 12,400 staff and 13,300 skilled craft workers.
Location
This position is based in our headquarters office in Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports for accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Assist in various project and financial accounting tasks as part of the quarterly and year-end close processes
Assist project and financial accounting managers with other accounting-related matters, ad hoc requests, and special projects
Review work of other accountants in the department
Support internal and external auditors as needed
Collaborate with other home office and district departments as necessary
Prepare footnotes for parent and subsidiary financial statements
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.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Must have 2 years’ experience in financial/cost accounting functions
Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze underlying principles, reasons or facts surrounding financial reports
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly adapt to field-based operational practices
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to plan and prioritize work, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Understanding of U.S. GAAP
Certified Public Accountant preferred
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.
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.
Company: Kiewit