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, Construction & Engineering (Heavy Civil — Water/Wastewater).

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

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Finance Analyst role supporting project accounting and finance functions for large infrastructure projects (typically $1M to $4B). You will help maintain cost control and financial records, support payroll and accounts payable/receivable workflows, assist with forecasting and month-end close, and prepare reporting packages for project management. The position is based in Fairfield, CA and involves travel to Northern California project sites (up to ~25%).

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Responsibilities

• Support project cost control and review cost adjustments for accuracy against budgets and accounting rules
• Assist with payroll workflows and HR-related finance processes (hire/transfer/terminate/pay)
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable; troubleshoot vendor/payment issues
• Support intercompany and client billing; ensure timely, accurate billing documentation
• Help prepare month-end close materials and financial reporting packages for project managers
• Review quantity claiming, budget structure, and exception reports; recommend corrections
• Contribute to forecasting and budget reviews to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue
• Foster strong working relationships with field Operations and other stakeholders
• Maintain organized records, timely communications, and high customer-service standards
• Follow corporate compliance, EEO and labor laws at the project level

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Qualifications

• 0–1 years of finance or data analysis experience; internships strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (as stated by the client)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and other functions preferred), Word and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Effective written and verbal communication and solid organizational skills
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to travel up to 25% and freely access parts of construction sites in varied climates/environments
• Valid Driver’s License required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $70,460 - $81,640 (range provided by the client; actual pay may vary by experience, education, skillset, and location)
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement with matching, life and disability coverage, employee assistance/wellness programs, and generous paid time off

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Location & Travel

• Primary office: Fairfield, CA (Northern California District)
• Role supports projects across Northern California and will require travel to job sites as needed (up to ~25%)

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends when required
• Ability to follow all safety, site access and written/oral instructions
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the project team

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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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