We are currently looking for a Project Accountant in the Monterey Park, CA area. This position will provide basic accounting functions for a large construction program specifically supporting educational facility construction projects for community colleges. Our Education team provides services to K-12 as well as higher education institutions nationally.

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

• Work directly with other bond program team members on cost and invoice commitments and expenditure matters.
• Act as an invoice processing subject matter expert with bond program team members.
• Provide excellent customer service to bond program team members and vendors.
• Work effectively with other bond program personnel in order to resolve any invoice payment issues and obtain signatures of authorization on invoice matters.
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance regarding payment requests.
• Review Bond Program invoices and process approved payables per accounting procedures.
• Process invoices in accordance with program standard operating procedures
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
• Prepare and/or review vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
• Assist Accounting Manager in identifying errors and develop innovative approaches to minimize risk of repeat discrepancies.
• Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies in invoice documentation and resolve expeditiously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years' of accounting experience
• 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

• Project Accounting experience
• Construction industry experience

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