Accounting Manager

MV Transportation•Woodland, CA

25d

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to plan, direct, and administer financial reviews, payroll, Human Resources coordination, and purchase order reconciliation in a large multi-location environment. The role supports the General Manager and local management team, oversees payroll and accounting functions, and helps ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements, including union collective bargaining agreements. The Accounting Manager supervises payroll staff and is responsible for weekly payroll processing and distribution, employee benefit tracking, accounts payable, reconciliations, financial statement reviews, month-end and year-end close activities, and reporting for the client and General Manager. The position also works with corporate staff, vendors, Human Resources, and division employees to resolve payroll, purchasing, and financial issues and to support operational decisions.

Requirements

A B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, or five or more years of applicable experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Transportation industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise payroll staff and oversee weekly payroll processing and distribution.
Coordinate with Human Resources on new hires, employee status changes, terminations, and benefits.
Track employees’ medical, dental, and other benefits, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local legal requirements, including local union collective bargaining agreements.
Prepare manual check requests for payroll and benefits adjustments.
Develop, recommend, and implement payroll- and accounting-related policies and procedures to support accuracy and timely processing.
Submit and monitor accounts payable invoices for payment and accruals.
Respond to inquiries from employees, the corporate office, and vendors.
Lead projects including CHP payroll audits, Sick Pay and Health Ordinance matters, benefits open enrollment, and year-end W-2 distributions.
Review preliminary and final financial statements for accuracy with the General Manager and Regional Controller.
Perform month-end and year-end closing functions, including accrual and expense tracking, journal entries, and variance analysis; oversee semi-annual inventories.
Reconcile petty cash and account for expenses, receipts, and money assigned to the division.
Provide financial support to the General Manager and local management team.
Work with corporate staff and vendors to facilitate timely payments and resolve financial statement and general ledger issues.
Review purchase orders and investigate or reconcile issues involving purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
Supervise the Payroll Clerk to ensure accurate employee pay, including pay rates, bonuses, allowances, and paid leave, and assist with discrepancies.
Attend operational and management meetings to understand division functions and provide financial and accounting updates as needed.
Work with division staff to prepare or compile monthly reports for the client and General Manager.
Run and investigate daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the client and General Manager, and assist with other reporting as required.