- Professional
- Oficina en Los Angeles
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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently hiring a Business Analyst to support educational facility construction projects located in Los Angeles, CA. This is a highly visible, high-impact role in a professional construction program that will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Act as the 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.
Interface with District, internal and external auditors to respond to requests for information as assigned.
Identify errors and develop innovative approaches to ensure accuracy and timeliness of department deliverables.
Coordinate assigned month-end and year-end activities with stakeholders and campuses, including the accrual process.
Responsible for the 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.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related degree required.
5+ years of experience in construction project accounting, finance, or related field.
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.
Prior experience with Costpoint and/or Proliance software is preferred.
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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time role is $95,000.00-$126,666.68 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
