What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst I position at Owais Construction Group?
Location: PMO (Los Angeles Community College District)
Position Description:
• SME for department systems and system integration and implementation projects.
• Reconcile financial accounts and reports. Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously to maintain controls.
• Prepare and/or review assigned financial statements, reports and analysis and address/ resolve issues.
• Responsible for the accrual process, journal entry process, debit/credit memos, etc. ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Includes the preparation and routing of such for approval as well as the maintenance and reconciliation of logs.
• Approve/release invoices per accounting procedures and as assigned by Finance Manager.
• Prepare and/or review, as assigned, vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
• Assist in processing of general contractor’s payment analysis.
• Work directly and effectively with the accounting team and other department personnel on bond related matters.
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regard to financial accounting, reporting and invoice payments.
• Complete any bond related assignments as assigned by manager.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree.
• Experience in working with business enterprise or accounting systems.
• Experience performing historical trends and analyze results.
• Experience creating monthly financial reports and analyzing results.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bond program experience
• Construction program experience
• Costpoint and/or Proliance experience
Benefits:
- Compensation: Salary between $80,000 - $100,000 per year. This is an exempt position. The payroll cycle is every two weeks.
- Holidays: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
- Personal Time-Off (PTO): 120 Hours paid PTO for vacation and sick time. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Additional PTO will follow Owais Construction Group policy and procedures.
- License, Certificate, and Professional Development: Owais Construction Group will reimburse you for license and/or certificate renewal fees and industry-related education, with a passing grade of B or above, up to $1,000 per year.
- Insurance: Participation in the Owais Construction Group medical, dental, and vision insurance(s). Owais Construction Group provides paid medical and heavily discounted premiums for dental and vision coverage. We currently carry Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross plan options.
- 401(k) Plan: Owais Construction Group will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of your salary deferrals up to 3% of your compensation plus 50% of your next 2% salary deferrals. For example, if you defer 5%, your total match will equal 4% of your compensation.
- Employee discount.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000