Accounting Manager

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

• →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.

• 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.  

• 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: $114,000 - $132,000