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Finance Analyst 1 - Southwest District

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$79,590
Tucson, Arizona
A Day Ago

The Finance Analyst 1 at Confidential Client is an entry-level role responsible for supporting financial and accounting functions on large-scale construction projects, including cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and compliance. This position plays a key role in month-end close processes and financial reporting, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with operations teams to ensure accurate project financial management.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Finance Analyst role supports project-level accounting and finance functions for large-scale construction projects. You will work closely with project management and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, and timely billing.

  • Support project accounting tasks across cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and human capital management
  • Assist with month-end close and prepare financial reporting packages for project management
  • Review costs, quantity claiming, budget structures and exception reports; make corrections as needed
  • Identify, adjust, and review forecast and budget issues to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue
  • Support intercompany and client billing workflows and help resolve billing documentation issues
  • Maintain purchasing workflow controls and assist with vendor/payment troubleshooting
  • Learn and use project financial systems and tools to record labor, equipment, materials and subcontracts
  • Build strong relationships with Operations and other cross-functional teams; provide excellent internal customer service
  • Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and assist with implementing EEO and labor laws at the project level

Qualifications

  • 0–2 years of financial or data analysis experience (internships accepted)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (as listed in source)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and other functions preferred), Word and Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct discrepancies
  • Effective oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in varying climates and environments

Location & Travel

  • Primary location: Tucson, AZ (job will follow work assignments — teams relocate based on project needs)
  • Ability to relocate anywhere in the country required
  • Travel up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base compensation (provided in source): $74,880/yr – $80,262/yr
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, voluntary wellness and EAP programs, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off
  • Competitive development, mentorship and career growth opportunities

Why Join (Confidential Client)

As a Finance Analyst you’ll gain hands-on exposure to project-level finance on major infrastructure programs. This role is designed to build foundational accounting skills while offering visibility into large, multi-million to multi-billion dollar projects and a clear path for growth.


Other Requirements & Expectations

  • Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • May be required to work overtime and weekends as project needs dictate
  • Must perform work safely and follow written and verbal instructions, including site safety protocols

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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