Webber - Operational Accountant - Heavy Civil

Ferrovial•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Operational Accountant is part of the Accounting Department at Webber, a Ferrovial Construction company. The role evaluates project contracts and related documents, identifies risks and exposures, and communicates findings to appropriate levels within the organization. It supports accounting and financial reporting for heavy civil construction projects, including analysis of project budgets and costs, periodic budgeting, and reporting for management and external parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts and a full understanding of construction math concepts.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze project documents and develop reports for heavy civil construction projects.
Write accruals and deferrals and share the information with project managers and the Finance team.
Verify that quantities claimed match the owner’s estimate.
Analyze budgets and job costs, and inform Project Managers about items over budget and areas of risk.
Review and audit job costs and make suggestions during the bi-annual Budget Revision cycle.
Prepare financial reports using multiple data points for management and external parties.
Assist in developing regular periodic budgets to support long-term strategic planning.
Create, review, share, and respond to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
Generate ad-hoc payroll reports as requested.
Log and report information using Microsoft Excel, and create documents using Microsoft Word.
Maintain an organized work area, filing system, email inbox, and to-do list so goals and activities are completed on time.
Prioritize and manage multiple work projects simultaneously.