Operational Accountant - Heavy Civil

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.  

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Join Our Team as an Operations Accountant and Start Your Career with Webber

Inspiring Career Opportunity

Are you wanting to get your foot in the door at a fast-growing Company? Webber, an industry leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Operations Accountant to join our team.

Your Role: Driving excellence through technical expertise and innovation

The Operations Accountant is part of the Accounting Department and is responsible for the detailed evaluation of project contracts and related documents. In reviewing these documents, the Operations Accountant will identify risk and exposure and then communicate these items to appropriate levels within the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze project documents and develop reports for heavy civil construction projects
• Write accruals and deferrals sharing this information with project managers and the Finance team
• Verify that the quantities claimed match the owner's estimate
• Deeply analyze budgets and job costs and provide Project Managers of items left behind budget and areas of risk
• Review, audit, and make suggestions related to job costs during the bi-annual Budget Revision cycle
• Prepare financial reports from multiple data points for use by the management team and external parties
• Assist in the development of regular periodic budgets which help Webber to prepare for long-term strategic plans
• Create, review, share, and respond to periodic reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Generate ad-hoc payroll reports as requested
• Log and report information by inputting information into Microsoft Excel. Create documents in Microsoft Word
• Maintain an organized work area, filing system, E-mail inbox, and to-do list ensuring that goals and activities are completed on time
• Prioritize and manage multiple work projects simultaneously

Who You Are: A Profile of Success

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Construction related work experience will be a plus
• High level of proficiency in operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Access and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Full understanding of Construction Math concepts
• Be able to communicate effectively in English via verbal and written communications

What You'll Love: The Webber Advantage

• Competitive base salary and bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth in a company that values innovation and sustainability.
• A collaborative culture that values each member of our team.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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