Project Accountant II

Element Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Element Consulting is seeking a Project Accountant II to join their Finance and Accounting team. This role will focus on reviewing bond program invoices and encumbrances, performing financial analyses, ensuring compliance, and resolving discrepancies. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in business software, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Project Accountant II will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and transparency for the Bond Program.

Requirements

1 year of work experience, specifically in invoice processing or accounts payable.
Associate’s degree or College Certificate. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Ability to work with business enterprise software including MS Office, Excel, Word.
Ability to perform historical trend analysis and propose action plan for resolution.
Ability to create and analyze financial reports.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communication and present effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree/certificate.

Responsibilities

Review Bond Program invoices and encumbrances and process per accounting procedures.
Assist Finance and Accounting team with analyses of ongoing financial activity for the Bond Program.
Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve expeditiously.
Ensure invoice and encumbrance entries in PMIS (Proliance) are correct and supporting documentation is provided.
Resolve integration issues for invoices and encumbrances between Proliance and Costpoint.
Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regards to all payment requests.
Reconcile financial accounts/escrow bank statements.
Assist Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies.
Develop new reports and assist with form revisions to help provide transparency into Bond Program expenditures.
Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
Work directly with outside team members and campuses 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.
Other activities as needed as requested by the Finance and Accounting Manager.