MV Transportation, Inc

Accounting Manager

MV Transportation, Inc$130K — $147K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; technology adeptness is essential.
  • Experience in the transportation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise payroll staff to ensure efficiency.
  • Oversee timely processing and distribution of weekly payroll.
  • Interface with Human Resources on employee-related changes and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and legal requirements across various functions.
  • Develop and implement payroll and accounting policies for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Assist in financial inquiries from employees, corporate office, and vendors.
  • Lead projects such as payroll audits and year-end financial reporting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • More flexible and generous paid sick leave than average.
  • Referral bonuses for drivers and mechanics, promoting team growth.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to plan, direct, and administer all work pertaining to financial reviews, payroll, Human Resources, and purchase order reconciliation for a large multi-location environment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • 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.


Qualifications

Talent Requirements:
  • B.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.

Starting Salary Range: $130,000 - $147,814

Healthcare Benefits: PPO Medical, Medical HSA, Prescription, Dental, Vision (spouse and dependent children), Telemedicine, FSA, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, LTD, STD, EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Substance Abuse Professionals programming

Retirement Benefits: 401k

Paid Time Off: year 0 - 3 = 3.08 bi-weekly accrual w/80 yearly accrual cap

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

More Generous Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour/per 30 hours for all FT employees

Other Compensation: $1,000.00 Driver referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period); $1,000.00 Mechanic referral bonus ($500.00 upon training completion and $500.00 upon completion of probationary period)

About MV Transportation, Inc

MV Transportation, Inc. is a privately held transportation contracting firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1975 by husband and wife team Alex and Feysan Lodde. MV Transportation provides paratransit, fixed-route, shuttle, and school bus services to cities and counties throughout the United States and Canada. The company operates a fleet of over 15,000 vehicles and employs over 20,000 people. MV Transportation is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to its customers.
Learn more about MV Transportation, Inc
Size
17,000 employees
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Founded
1975

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