Peoria, IL - Mechanic A

WeDriveU•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S serving millions of passenger journeys a year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable and sustainable options as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents. Visit wedriveu.com to learn more about our company, clients and career opportunities. Job Description: This position will report to the Corporate Controller with an indirect reporting relationship to the Director of Accounting. The right candidate will thrive and continuously adapt to an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment, as the company expands their presence in the dynamic transportation marketplace.

Requirements

Highly self-motivated and demonstrated ability to grow into additional complexity and responsibility.
Excellent detail orientation, including ability to effectively operate in a high volume transactional environment.
Strong competency in Tipalti or other similar accounts payable and expense reporting system.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Self-starting personality: ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
A positive attitude, personal integrity, discretion, and candor; adaptable and flexible
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience
Minimum 4-6 years professional accounts payable and accounting experience with experience in corporate accounting.
Minimum 2-3 years of people management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the accounts payable team in their responsibilities, perform review of their work and invest in their growth
Execute the weekly pay run to ensure proper coding / classification of invoices.
Oversee corporate card program administration including ensuring the timely accurate recording of expenses as well as policy compliance.
Manage Tipalti Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting system with focus on finding ways to use the system more effectively and efficiently.
Manage vendor relationships and resolve issues timely and effectively.
Build and leverage cross-functional relationships to effectively identify problems and propose reasonable and creative solutions.
Oversee the preparation of accurate and complete monthly accruals for all unpaid bills consistent with month-end close timing.
Manage general ledger accounting areas including prepaids and other miscellaneous areas as assigned.
Ensure compliance with parent company financial reporting requirements.
Perform expense variance analysis and provide relevant explanations to management.
Continue to develop and improve upon internal accounting practices and documented internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Other special projects as requested by the Controller and Director of Accounting.