Accounting Manager

Transdev$95K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer literacy in 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • 3-5 years of payroll experience required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
  • Oversee the timely processing of payroll and necessary adjustments
  • Analyze and apply contractual provisions regarding employee compensation
  • Review employee time records for accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve payroll discrepancies

Benefits

  • Minimum of two (2) weeks vacation
  • 5 sick days
  • 12 holiday days consisting of 8 standard and 4 floating
  • Standard benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability options
Full Job Description
Accounting Manager

Transdev in Lancaster, California is hiring an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager assists the General Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll functions. Serves a dual role as the location's accounting manager and subject matter expert for timekeeping, labor compliance, and applicable payroll requirements. This position is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely administration of payroll, with particular emphasis on the integrity of timekeeping practices and the proper interpretation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

The Accounting Manager ensures employee compensation, benefits, taxes, deductions, time and attendance records, and payroll reporting are processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. As the primary resource for CBA interpretation and administration, the role ensures contractual provisions related to hours worked, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave, seniority, benefits, and other pay and timekeeping practices are consistently and accurately applied.

Working closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Labor Relations, the Accounting Manager proactively identifies and resolves timekeeping and payroll discrepancies, ensures time records and payroll practices align with applicable CBA provisions and payroll requirements, and maintains strong controls to support payroll accuracy, labor compliance, contractual compliance, and audit readiness.

Transdev is proud to offer:
  • Competitive compensation package of minimum $95,000 - Maximum $105,000

Benefits include:
  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
  • Sick days: 5 days
  • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
  • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• 3-5 years of experience required
• Analyze and apply contractual provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave accruals, seniority, benefits, and work rules.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including adjustments, retroactive payments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
• Review employee time and attendance records to ensure accurate pay calculations and schedule compliance.
• Ensure proper administration of payroll taxes, benefits, union deductions, and other required withholdings.
• Review employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensure that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
  • Process new employee files & records and submit them to the General Manager for approval; submit appropriate paperwork to the regional accounting office.
  • Calculate & input driver & staff payroll into system for processing.
  • Track attendance for part-time employees.

• Reviews employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensures that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries as required
  • Responsible for fare reconciliation & deposits.
  • Assist General Manager in accurately tracking overtime to reduce and eliminate unnecessary and/or additional punch hours.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications :
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
  • Computer literacy, 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
  • Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
  • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• 3-5 years of experience required
• Analyze and apply contractual provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave accruals, seniority, benefits, and work rules.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including adjustments, retroactive payments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
• Review employee time and attendance records to ensure accurate pay calculations and schedule compliance.
• Ensure proper administration of payroll taxes, benefits, union deductions, and other required withholdings.
• Review employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensure that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
  • Process new employee files & records and submit them to the General Manager for approval; submit appropriate paperwork to the regional accounting office.
  • Calculate & input driver & staff payroll into system for processing.
  • Track attendance for part-time employees.

• Reviews employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensures that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries as required
  • Responsible for fare reconciliation & deposits.
  • Assist General Manager in accurately tracking overtime to reduce and eliminate unnecessary and/or additional punch hours.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications :
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
  • Computer literacy, 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
  • Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

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