Accounting Manager

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at ~~~ or watch an overview video at ~~~

We are Now Hiring an Accounting Manager in Oakland, CA!

About the Position

Join the Transdev team in the Accounting Department. The Accounting Manager performs accounting/finance functions. This includes daily billing file updates, payroll processing, month-end activities, and biweekly reconciliations. Ensures accurate reporting of hourly employee payroll times, paid time off, and other payroll distributions. Updating spreadsheets for Billing/Fares Recon/Attendance and PTOs. The salary range for this opportunity is $90,000 - 105,000.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the General Manager of a multi-cost center division with a dotted line reporting requirement to the Regional Finance team.

• Responsible for all aspects of the month-end close, including the posting of journal entries, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation for multiple on-site cost centers.

• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the balance sheet, including monthly reconciliations.

• Responsible for accurate inventory and consumption records.

• Work closely with the inventory management team to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Manage the local on-site accounting team, with direct responsibility for client billing and accounts payable. This includes training and developing staff.

• Monthly tracking and analysis of job/project costs to budget and contracts by cost center.

• Responsible for monthly forecasting and annual budgets for all cost centers.

• Monitor Accounts Receivable accuracy and collections.

• Set-up new vendors and new clients according to company policy

• Review and Approve Accounts Payable invoices.

• Review subcontractor invoices for proper allocation to jobs.

• Handle requirements related to insurance certifications, releases, and other required documents.

• Act as backup to Staff Accountant, Accounting Clerks, and Payroll staff to keep the department running smoothly.

• Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Division Finance team.

Transdev is proud to offer

• Attractive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental, and vision

• Paid time off & vacation

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in construction accounting role

• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting management role

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. MBA/CPA preferred.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, cost controls, and job costing

• Ability to understand and review complex billing and job costing concepts.

• Proficient in MS Office products, including Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat

• Knowledge of automated account systems such as the J.D. Edwards System

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally and make recommendations.

• Able to work as a team player, flexible and adaptable to change.

• Open to development of skills and knowledge

• Excellent customer service

• Able to work on-site on weekdays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Other

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 3121

Pay Group: YR8

Cost Center: 5840

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at ~~~ or watch an overview video.