ResponsibilitiesMV 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.
QualificationsTalent 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: $85,000 - $100,000
