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.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Finance Analyst role supports project-level accounting and financial operations for construction projects. You will help manage cost control, billing, payroll, and month-end reporting for projects ranging in size, working closely with project operations teams.

• Support cost control and project accounting activities across project lifecycles
• Reconcile costs, review quantity claiming and budget structure, and correct exceptions
• Assist with payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows
• Prepare and help package month-end project financial reports for project management
• Participate in forecasting, review and update budgets and cost forecasts
• Support intercompany and client billing processes and ensure accurate, timely documentation
• Provide high-quality customer service to project teams and internal stakeholders
• Follow corporate compliance, EEO and labor law requirements at the project level

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Responsibilities

• Recognize and adapt to project needs; support other areas as required
• Build strong working relationships with Operations and project teams
• Master payroll/HR systems for hiring, transfers, terminations and pay processes
• Maintain purchasing workflow controls; verify invoice processing and vendor issue resolution
• Review cost adjustments and ensure accounting rules are followed
• Identify forecast/budget issues and communicate recommended corrections
• Maintain organized records and manage time effectively
• Work safely on construction sites in varied climates and conditions

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Qualifications

• 0–2 years of finance or data analysis experience (entry-level)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management or equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and Outlook/Word
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relocate and travel frequently (up to ~50%) as project needs require
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future
• Valid driver’s license required; previous internship experience preferred

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Location & Mobility

This role is tied to project locations. Our client moves teams to where the work is; candidates must be willing and able to relocate and travel as business needs dictate. Ability to access all parts of construction sites is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $72,000 – $84,000 per year (range provided by the employer; actual pay may vary by experience, location, and other factors)
• Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan options, wellness/employee assistance programs, and paid time off.

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Additional Requirements & Expectations

• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required by project deadlines
• Commitment to safe work practices and following written/oral instructions

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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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