Accounting Manager

MV Transportation provides safe and efficient, state-of-the-art transportation services & technology to transit operations. Many of our customers include cities, counties, municipalities, corporations, non-profit agencies, universities, and community organizations. We're inspired each day to focus our industry expertise on helping clients unlock the true potential of their transit operations.

We are seeking a division Accounting Manager to plan, direct, and administer all work pertaining to financial reviews, payroll, Human Resources, and purchase order reconciliation.

* Manage and supervise payroll staff. * Oversee the process and distribution of weekly payroll. * Interface with Human Resources regarding new hires, employee status changes, terminations, benefits. * Keep track of employee's medical and dental benefits and other benefits (i.e. vacation, sick and holiday). * Ensure compliance with corporate, Federal and State legal requirements. * Prepare manual check request for payroll and benefits adjustments. * Develop, recommend and implement payroll and accounting related policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and timely process of both payroll and accounting. * Submit and monitor accounts payable invoices for payment and accruals. * Assist employees, corporate office and vendors with inquiries. * Lead projects such as CHP Payroll audits, Sick Pay and Health Ordinance, Benefits Open Enrollment and year-end W-2 distributions. * Review and ensure accuracy of preliminary and final financial statements with General Manager and Regional Controller. * Perform month-end and year-end closing functions to include accrual and expense tracking, journal entries, variance analysis, and oversee semi-annual inventories. * Perform frequent reconciliations of petty cash, accounting for all expenses, receipts, and money assigned to the division. * Provide financial support to General Manager and the local management team. * Work with corporate staff and vendors to ensure timely payments and efficient resolution of other financial statement and general ledger issues. * Review purchase orders and investigate/reconcile issues with purchase orders, invoices, and receipts. * Ensure compliance with all local union collective bargaining agreements. * Supervise Payroll Clerk ensuring accurate pay for all employees - including pay rates, bonuses and allowances, and paid leave - and assist with discrepancies as needed. * Attend operational and management meeting to fully understand division operational functions and provide financial/accounting updates as needed. **Reporting:** * Work with division staff to prepare/compile monthly reports for the client and General Manager. * Run and investigate daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the client and General Manager. * Assist with other reporting as required by our client, General Manager, and the local management team.

* A. or B.S. in Accounting or applicable experience of five (5) years or more. * Strong leadership skills. * Strong organizational and problem solving abilities. * Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple projects. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel. * Transportation industry experience is a plus.