Project Accountant - Construction

CLMI Group is seeking a Project Accountant II to support the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) BuildLACCD capital improvement program.<br><br>The Project Accountant II is responsible for supporting the Finance and Accounting team with invoice processing, encumbrance tracking, financial reporting, and bond compliance activities under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. This role works across the PMO, campus project teams, and outside vendors to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of all financial transactions within the PMIS environment.<br><br>Invoice Processing & Encumbrance Management<br><br><ul><li>Review Bond Program invoices and encumbrances and process per established accounting procedures</li><li>Ensure invoice and encumbrance entries in the PMIS (Proliance) are correct and that all required supporting documentation is provided</li><li>Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve expeditiously</li><li>Resolve integration issues for invoices and encumbrances between Proliance and Costpoint</li><li>Evaluate and ensure bond compliance with respect to all payment requests<br><br></li></ul>Financial Reporting & Analysis<br><br><ul><li>Assist the Finance and Accounting team with analyses of ongoing financial activity for the Bond Program</li><li>Reconcile financial accounts and escrow bank statements</li><li>Prepare and process journal entries and Debit/Credit Memos</li><li>Develop new reports and assist with form revisions to provide transparency into Bond Program expenditures</li><li>Assist the Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies<br><br></li></ul>Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination<br><br><ul><li>Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors regarding invoice and payment matters</li><li>Work directly with outside team members and campus personnel on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters</li><li>Work effectively with other department personnel to resolve invoice payment issues and obtain required signatures of authorization</li><li>Perform other accounting activities as needed and as requested by the Finance and Accounting Manager<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong></strong>Minimum Required Qualifications<br><br><ul><li>Minimum one (1) year of work experience specifically in invoice processing or accounts payable</li><li>Associate's degree or College Certificate. Additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis</li><li>Proficiency with business enterprise software including MS Office, Excel, and Word</li><li>Ability to perform historical trend analysis and propose action plans for resolution</li><li>Ability to create and analyze financial reports</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and present financial information effectively<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related degree/certificate</li><li>Experience working with Proliance (PMIS) and/or Deltek Costpoint in a capital program or bond-funded environment</li><li>Experience supporting public agencies, higher education districts, or large institutional construction programs<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong></strong>Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The hourly rate for this role ranges from $70,000 - $74,000<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k)</li><li>401k Matching</li><li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)</li><li>Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life</li></ul>

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