Business Analyst I (Closed)

BUSINESS ANALYST I
Client / Program: Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Location: LACCD Program Management Office Downtown Los Angeles
Salary Range: $77.6K to $86.3K annual, depending upon experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• Assist Accounting Supervisor with analyses of ongoing financial activity for the Bond Program
• Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments
• Conduct regular review and analysis of detailed transactions residing in the Bond program Accounting software (Deltek) and Project Management software (Proliance)
• Process claim invoices, release invoices for payment, conduct drawdown process, cut checks, prepare EFT, post cash disbursement, print check register, void checks
• Reconcile Cost point and PMIS variances
• Enter invoices in SAP and post depreciation
• Assist Accounting Supervisor in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies
• Develop new reports to help provide transparency into Bond Program expenditures
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures including QA/QC
• Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software
• Communicate with applicable program construction and professional services vendors as needed
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously
• Assistance to Financial Analyst in reconciling drawdown requests
• Work effectively with other department personnel on invoice matters
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
• Encumber contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into accounting system if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e.: Journal entries, bank deposits, accruals, etc.).

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5 years experience in construction project accounting, accounting, Finance, or related fields payables, general accounting, or related business experience
• Experience in working with Project Management software and other business enterprise or accounting systems
• Ability to perform historical trends and analyze results
• Experience creating monthly financial reports and analyzing results
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and presentations skills a must
• High School Diploma
• Proficiency in Costpoint, Quickbooks, Excel, MS Word, Access, SAP, Project Management software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in construction project accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume: Monday February 6, 2017 @ 3:00pm
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon‐em.com
Subject line: LACCD Business Analyst I

Approximate Processing Time:
Interviews: Week of February 13, 2017
Number of positions: 1
Anticipated Start: February 2017
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