Accounting Clerk

MV Transportation•Sylmar, CA

15d

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an Accounting Clerk to ensure accurate and complete accounts payable and receivable processes, client invoicing and collections, payroll, and other local financial obligations. The role supports payroll administration, financial reporting, employee and vendor records, budgeting, purchasing, and local management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Accounting basics.
Payroll and data-entry processing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Some college or accounting experience is preferred, depending on location and overall project budget.
Five years of payroll processing or accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll, including garnishments, taxes, and relevant fare deductions, to ensure employees are paid accurately for their working hours.
Submit PCNs for new hires and job or wage changes within the appropriate timeframe.
Submit paperwork and documentation for payroll exceptions and bonuses.
Complete daily and weekly reports for Operations/General Manager review to monitor hours and payroll against budgeted amounts for services provided.
Maintain accurate fare accounting records and relevant payroll deductions.
Prepare accounts payable invoices for Manager approval and payment by the corporate office, ensuring accurate charges and timely vendor payments.
Prepare client invoices promptly for posting to the general ledger.
Assist the corporate office with client account collections.
Prepare credit and debit memos to maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.
Submit employee benefit applications and ensure appropriate payroll deductions are made.
Update and maintain employee files related to payroll and human resources.
Update and maintain vendor and supplier files, and establish credit with local vendors.
Manage petty cash and imprest funds, and submit regular petty cash reimbursement requests and expense reimbursement requests for other management staff as necessary.
Ensure preliminary and final financial statements are accurate, and prepare journal entries to correct them so local finances are accurately represented.
Prepare projections for local, regional, and corporate management forecasting purposes.
Assist with annual budget and CER requests.
Assist employees who need wage and hour data reported to local agencies, including housing and social services.
Submit required paperwork and documentation for new hires and employee terminations.
Provide purchasing assistance to local management and ensure adequate supplies of necessary items, including office supplies and computer equipment.