Project Accountant III

Hill international•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Project Accountant III in Los Angeles, California Responsibilities Act as an invoice processing subject matter expert with bond program team members. Review and process invoices in accordance with program standard operating procedures. Work directly with other bond program team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters. Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments. Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve expeditiously. Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis. Work effectively with other bond program personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters. Assist Finance and Accounting team in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk or repeat discrepancies. Reconcile financial accounts and escrow bank statements for general contractors. Processes and reviews District-Wide related invoices and other invoices as assigned. Communicate with applicable construction and professional services and BTOC vendors as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications 2 years of accounting experience Associate’s degree. 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. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and presentation skills. College certificate or Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree/certificate. Construction industry experience. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $65,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location. Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Requirements

2 years of accounting experience
Associate’s degree.
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.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication and presentation skills.
College certificate or Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree/certificate.
Construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

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