Business Analyst II (Closed)

BUSINESS ANALYST II

Client / Project:                Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) – Program Management Office (PMO)
Salary Range:                     $88.4K to $104.0K annual base salary, depending upon experience
Number of positions: 1

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Assist with analyses of ongoing financial activity for the Bond Program.
• Conduct regular review and analysis of detailed transactions residing in the Bond program Accounting software (Deltek Costpoint).
• Assist in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies.
• Compile reports to help provide transparency into Bond Program expenditures.
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously.
• Reconcile financial accounts.
• Analyze monthly accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Interface with internal and external auditors to respond to requests for information
• Prepare financial statements
• Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures.
• Enter invoice payment requests into program accounting software.
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
• Work directly with outside team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Work effectively with other department personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters.
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regard to payment requests.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree.
• Experience in working with business enterprise or accounting systems.
• Experience performing 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.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bond program experience
• Construction program experience
• Costpoint and/or Proliance experience

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume:
Wednesday June 1, 2022 @ 12:00pm (late submissions cannot be accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon‐em.com
Subject line: LACCD Business Analyst II

Approximate Processing Time:
Short list post: Week of May 30, 2022
Interviews: Week of June 6, 2022
Number of positions: Up to 2
Anticipated Start: June 2022
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Recruitment No.: SAC-347