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Requisition ID: 172652

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Financial Accounting

Department: Accounting

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding a Sr. Staff Accountant to our Financial Accounting 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

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 — they’re 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 won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

Location

This position will be located in our Omaha Nebraska headquarters. We do not offer relocation for this position.

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 at least 4 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.

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Company: Kiewit