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MV Transportation · 17 hours ago

Accounting Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to plan, direct, and administer all work pertaining to financial reviews, payroll, Human Resources, and purchase order reconciliation for a large multi-location environment. The role involves managing payroll staff, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and providing financial support to the management team.

AutomotivePublic TransportationService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise payroll staff

Oversee the process and distribution of weekly payroll

Interface with Human Resources regarding new hires, employee status changes, terminations, benefits

Keep track of employee’s medical and dental benefits and other benefits (i.e. vacation, sick and holiday)

Ensure compliance with corporate, Federal and State legal requirements

Prepare manual check request for payroll and benefits adjustments

Develop, recommend and implement payroll and accounting related policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and timely process of both payroll and accounting

Submit and monitor accounts payable invoices for payment and accruals

Assist employees, corporate office and vendors with inquiries

Lead projects such as CHP Payroll audits, Sick Pay and Health Ordinance, Benefits Open Enrollment and year-end W-2 distributions

Review and ensure accuracy of preliminary and final financial statements with General Manager and Regional Controller

Perform month-end and year-end closing functions to include accrual and expense tracking, journal entries, variance analysis, and oversee semi-annual inventories

Perform frequent reconciliations of petty cash, accounting for all expenses, receipts, and money assigned to the division

Provide financial support to General Manager and the local management team

Work with corporate staff and vendors to ensure timely payments and efficient resolution of other financial statement and general ledger issues

Review purchase orders and investigate/reconcile issues with purchase orders, invoices, and receipts

Ensure compliance with all local union collective bargaining agreements

Supervise Payroll Clerk ensuring accurate pay for all employees - including pay rates, bonuses and allowances, and paid leave - and assist with discrepancies as needed

Attend operational and management meeting to fully understand division operational functions and provide financial/accounting updates as needed

Work with division staff to prepare/compile monthly reports for the client and General Manager

Run and investigate daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the client and General Manager

Assist with other reporting as required by our client, General Manager, and the local management team

Qualification

AccountingMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTransportation industry experienceDeadline managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented