About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Finance Analyst to support project accounting and operational finance for its Marine & Heavy Civil operations. This role is focused on cost control, payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, billing, forecasting, and month-end close activities for project teams. The position offers hands-on exposure to project financials and growth opportunities for early-career finance professionals.

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Location

This role is based in Garden, GA. Candidates must be able to travel and relocate as needed for project assignments and must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Recognize the importance of being a team player and adapt to project needs across finance and operations.
• Build strong relationships with Operations and project management to support accurate financial reporting.
• Learn and execute payroll and HR workflow processes, including hiring, transfers, terminations, and pay administration.
• Process purchasing, receive invoices, maintain purchasing controls, and assist with accounts payable troubleshooting.
• Support intercompany and client billing processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing documentation to support cash management.
• Review costs, cost adjustments and exception reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting rules.
• Assist in preparing monthly project financial reporting packages and support month-end close activities.
• Identify and recommend adjustments to forecasts and budgets to ensure correct recognition of cost and revenue.
• Maintain an organized work environment, manage time efficiently, and communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Follow corporate compliance and EEO/labor policies and work with the compliance function to implement controls at the project level.

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Qualifications

• 0–2 years of financial or data analysis experience (internships acceptable).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and similar functions preferred), Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Effective oral and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to access and work safely in all parts of a construction site in varying climates and conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as required by project schedules.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Previous internship or project accounting experience.
• Familiarity with construction or heavy-civil project accounting practices.
• Experience with billing, cost reporting, and forecasting on project-based work.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $47,266 per year (estimated).
• Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with match, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, wellness programs, and paid time off.

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Other Requirements & Work Conditions

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Work productively both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, safety signage and equipment-use policies.
• May require work at multiple project locations with varying site conditions.

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Keywords & Role Synonyms

Common alternate titles: Business Manager, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst (entry-level).

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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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