Project Accountant III (Closed)

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Project Accountant III
Client / Program: Los Angeles Community College District
Salary Range: $57.3K to $71.7K annual, depending upon experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• This individual needs to be affluent in all facets of Accounting and Invoice Review and Processing
• General understanding of GAAP Accounting Principals
• 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)
• Assist Accounting Supervisor in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies
• Review and reconcile drawdown reports against invoices
• 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
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis
• Analyze monthly accounting reports in order to maintain expenditure controls
• Work directly with outside team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters
• 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 regards to payment requests

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10 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
• College Degree or 5 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Costpoint, Quickbooks, Excel, MS Word, Access, Project Management software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current CPA license
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume: Thursday September 24, 2015 @ 12:00 noon
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon‐em.com
Subject line: LACCD Project Accountant III

Approximate Processing Time:
Short list post: October 2, 2015
Interviews: Week of October 5, 2014
Number of positions: 1
Anticipated Start: October 2015

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