Construction Project Accountant III

CMP Services is seeking for a Construction Project Accountant III to support our client, Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). This role is responsible for providing financial and invoice processing support for bond‑funded construction programs, ensuring accurate review, reconciliation, and payment of contractor and vendor invoices. The Construction Project Accountant III works closely with bond program, finance, and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, analyze payment documentation, support cost and expenditure tracking, and maintain compliance with program procedures. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment, with a solid accounting background and preferably experience in the construction industry. Position Description: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.Minimum Required Qualifications:2 years of accounting experienceAssociate’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 softwareAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentGood communication and presentation skillsPreferred Qualifications:College certificate or Bachelor’s Degree in business or related degree/certificate. Construction industry experience