Business Analyst I

Element Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Business Analyst I position is responsible for serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for department systems and system integration and implementation projects. The role involves reconciling financial accounts and reports, preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing accruals and journal entries, approving invoices, and assisting with vendor payments. The analyst will also evaluate and ensure bond compliance and work with the accounting team on bond-related matters. Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services.

Requirements

3-5 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

SME for department systems and system integration and implementation projects.
Reconcile financial accounts and reports. Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously to maintain controls.
Prepare and/or review assigned financial statements, reports and analysis and address/ resolve issues.
Responsible for the accrual process, journal entry process, debit/credit memos, etc. ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Includes the preparation and routing of such for approval as well as the maintenance and reconciliation of logs.
Approve/release invoices per accounting procedures and as assigned by Finance Manager.
Prepare and/or review, as assigned, vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
Work directly and effectively with the accounting team and other department personnel on bondrelated matters.
Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regard to financial accounting, reporting and invoicepayments.
Complete any bond related assignments as assigned by manager.