Project Accountant II

Dabri, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and QA/QC oversight. Since 2001, we have supported complex public infrastructure and capital improvement programs across education, healthcare, transportation, aviation, and civic facilities. Our team works collaboratively with public agencies and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards. We are seeking an mid level experienced Project Accountant II to support the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). The successful candidate will be managing invoice processing, encumbrance tracking, account reconciliation, and financial reporting activities. This position works closely with Finance, Accounting, project teams, campuses, consultants, and vendors to ensure accurate financial transactions, compliance with bond funding requirements, and proper documentation of program expenditures. The role also assists in identifying process improvements, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining the integrity of financial data across multiple systems.

Requirements

Two (2) years of work experience, specifically in invoice processing or account 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.

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.
Prepare and process journal entries and Debit/Credit Memos.
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.