Accounting Manager

MV Transportation•Compton, CA

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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 provides financial and accounting support to the General Manager and local management team, and works with corporate staff, employees, vendors, and clients to support accurate financial operations and reporting. The Accounting Manager oversees payroll staff and payroll processing, coordinates employee and benefits information with Human Resources, supports accounts payable and purchase order reconciliation, and ensures compliance with corporate, legal, and union requirements. The position also reviews financial statements, performs month-end and year-end closing activities, reconciles petty cash, supports inventories, and prepares or investigates reports for the client and management.

Requirements

At least 3 years of applicable accounting experience, or a B.A. or B.S. in Accounting and applicable accounting experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

B.A. or B.S. in Accounting.
Transportation industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise payroll staff and oversee the processing and distribution of weekly payroll.
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding new hires, employee status changes, terminations, benefits, and employee leave.
Track employee medical, dental, and other benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Ensure compliance with corporate, federal, and state legal requirements and 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 such as CHP payroll audits, Sick Pay and Health Ordinance work, benefits open enrollment, and year-end W-2 distributions.
Review preliminary and final financial statements with the General Manager and Regional Controller and ensure their accuracy.
Perform month-end and year-end closing functions, including accrual and expense tracking, journal entries, variance analysis, and oversight of semi-annual inventories.
Reconcile petty cash frequently and account for expenses, receipts, and money assigned to the division.
Provide financial support to the General Manager and local management team.
Coordinate with corporate staff and vendors to ensure timely payments and resolve financial statement and general ledger issues.
Review purchase orders and investigate or reconcile discrepancies 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 operations 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 needed.