About the role#
This internship focuses on project accounting and finance within the Kiewit Energy District. You will support the financial health of our projects by performing forecast modeling, cash flow analysis, and risk tracking. You will gain experience with cost and revenue components, including labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
What you'll do#
- Assist with month-end close processes and prepare financial reports for project management.
- Analyze financial data to test hypotheses and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Oversee service partner processes such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and human capital management.
- Build relationships with the Operations team to learn the construction industry.
- Manage intercompany and client billing workflows while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Review costs, budget structures, and exception reports to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Identify and adjust forecast or budget issues to confirm proper cost and revenue recognition.
- Support the Corporate Compliance Program and implement labor laws at the project level.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to drive projects from conception to completion.
- Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups, is preferred.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to access all parts of a construction site in various climates and environments.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship
About Kiewit
Kiewit is a construction and engineering organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, the company operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It provides services in markets such as transportation, mining, energy, and water infrastructure. The firm is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of over 26,000 people.
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