Project Accountant

PM2CM, Inc.; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Job summary

PM2CM, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant for the Los Angeles area to manage construction and professional services invoice workflows within the LACCD Bond Program. The role focuses on cost tracking, invoice management, and ensuring timely approvals and compliance.

The successful candidate will support project and finance teams, resolve invoice issues, and maintain vendor payment records, contributing to audit readiness and accurate reporting for a major public construction program.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and cost tracking for projects or programs.
• Proficient in invoice processing and maintaining documentation.
• Familiarity with public sector or government accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project and finance teams with cost tracking, invoice management, and expenditure control.
• Act as the subject matter expert for invoice processing and ensure compliance with program procedures.
• Deliver excellent service to internal teams and vendors, resolving invoice issues and payment delays.
• Review and process vendor payables, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely approvals.
• Communicate with contractors, suppliers, and consultants regarding payment status.
• Analyze general contractor payment applications and assist in discrepancy resolution.
• Maintain vendor payment records and support audit readiness.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial tasks as required.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Invoice processing

Cost tracking

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About The Role

Join PM2CM to work on the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Bond Program as a Project Accountant, where you\'ll play a vital role in managing construction and professional services invoice workflows for one of the largest community college construction programs in the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project and finance teams with cost tracking, invoice management, and expenditure control.
• Act as the subject matter expert for invoice processing and ensure compliance with program procedures.
• Deliver excellent service to internal teams and vendors, resolving invoice issues and payment delays.
• Review and process vendor payables, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely approvals.
• Communicate with contractors, suppliers, and consultants regarding payment status.
• Analyze general contractor payment applications and assist in discrepancy resolution.
• Maintain vendor payment records and support audit readiness.
• Assist in ad-hoc financial tasks as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate\'s degree or equivalent experience (2 years of education = 1 year of experience).
• Minimum of 2 years\' experience in accounting, preferably with invoice processing.
• Proficiency in business enterprise software (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project accounting experience (especially in capital programs or construction).
• Familiarity with public sector or government accounting.
• Construction industry exposure.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance, 401K match and profit sharing.