Project Accountant III

Pacifica Services Inc•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

The Project Accountant III acts as an invoice-processing subject matter expert for bond program team members. The role reviews and processes invoices according to program standard operating procedures, supports vendor payment documentation, assists with general contractor payment analysis, and reconciles financial accounts and escrow bank statements for general contractors. The position also processes and reviews District-Wide and other assigned invoices, communicates with applicable construction, professional services, and BTOC vendors, and works with bond program personnel to resolve payment issues and obtain invoice authorizations. The role supports the Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and developing approaches to reduce risk and recurring discrepancies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Associate’s degree; additional qualifying experience beyond the minimum may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to work with business enterprise software.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

College certificate or bachelor’s degree in business or a related degree/certificate.
Construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

Act as an invoice-processing subject matter expert for bond program team members.
Review and process invoices in accordance with program standard operating procedures.
Work with bond program team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters.
Prepare and/or review vendor files and other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve them expeditiously.
Assist in processing general contractor payment analysis.
Work with bond program personnel to resolve invoice payment issues and obtain authorization signatures.
Assist the Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and developing approaches to minimize risk or recurring discrepancies.
Reconcile financial accounts and escrow bank statements for general contractors.
Process and review District-Wide and other assigned invoices.
Communicate with applicable construction, professional services, and BTOC vendors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.