Requisition ID: 143880

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Business Management

Market: Mining

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Business Specialist is an entry level role focused on supporting a project in accounting and finance related functions. Each project at Kiewit is run like a small business, with the Business Specialist concentrated on critical tasks such as cost control, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing and warehouse functions. This position will become skilled executing processes and utilizing tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities; coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production, and integrity. nd subcontracts.

Location

This position is at our Buckskin Mine location in Gillette, Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications.
• Provide training and conduct procurement-related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Mange vendor relationships and coordinate with other departments within Kiewit to build strong working relationships.
• Recognizes the importance of being a team player by adapting to project needs and helping in other areas as needed.
• Fosters relationships with the Operations team and shows a willingness to learn about the work.
• Understands the payroll and HR process workflow.
• Demonstrates an understanding on how goods are purchased, invoices are received and paid, maintains the purchasing workflow with internal controls, and is able to troubleshoot payment or vendor issues.
• Ensures that all cost and cost adjustments are reviewed for accuracy to meet company standards and accounting rules.
• Reviews costs, quantity claiming, budget structure and exception reports and makes appropriate corrections to ensure accurate reporting for management.
• Identifies, adjusts, and reviews forecast and budget issues with the cost report to confirm proper recognition of cost and revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, and/or equivalent degree preferred.
• 0 - 2 years of financial/data analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred.
• SAP Experience or other ERP/database systems in preferred.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality and site purchasing preferred.
• Travel and/or relocation may be required for this position.
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a mine site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Previous internship experience is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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There's no limit to what you'll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, you'll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether you're building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, you're bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, you'll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, you'll be part of a mission that's bigger than you can imagine.

Here, you'll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience - all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Nearest Major Market: Wyoming
Job Segment: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Finance, Entry Level, Operations