Transdev

Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ, US

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

3 days ago

About the Job

Overview:

Our team has developed a robust culture of safety, professionalism and commitment to Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI). We expect all team members to champion Company standards of conduct and our inclusive culture. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supply procurement oversight, financial analysis, and month-end reports

The position will be based at the TAS division’s office in Phoenix, AZ (Tempe), where we are trailblazing the roll out of Autonomous vehicle operations across the US.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The below represents the standard Corporate Policy. Competitive compensation package of minimum $66,560 – Maximum $87,360

Benefits include:
• Vacation: minimum of one (2) week
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & vendor management

Oversight of supply procurement for TAS

Purchasing, bill coding, and invoice management
Creation & oversight of pre-authorized purchase orders
Overall spend and inventory management

Maintain Facility records and update as needed
Vendor Relationship Management

Vendor Onboarding
Identifying New Vendors and Facilities
Contract renewal
Maintain files on client and vendor contracts, warranties, insurance policies, etc.

Account Payable

Research and resolve AP billing issues.
Review vendors’ bills for accuracy and completeness.
Research and resolve AP billing issues.
Prepare a monthly report reconciling AP invoices with client billings support documentation.
Reconcile spend on Company owned accounts and submit reports for approval

Accounts Receivable

Preparation and review of client billings and the required supporting documentation.
Ensure client billings are issued timely and accurately
Monitor Accounts Receivable (AR) aging and assist with AR cash application questions.

Finance/Payroll

Assist as backup for payroll tasks including cutting checks, processing payroll, and resolving payroll issues
Present on payroll and invoice related analytics for month-end reporting
Prepare month end revenue and expense accruals
Work collaboratively with stakeholders on operational budgets

Other tasks

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity/efficiency
Adhere to and ensure all company policies are followed
Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety
Conduct ad hoc analysis
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed and/or assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be 21 years of age or older;
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting plus 2-3 years of industry experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, general accounting, cost controls, and accrual accounting
Ability to understand complex billing and job costing concepts
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel; ability to create complex spreadsheets
Knowledge of automated accounting system, J.D. Edwards System
Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting is a plus
Proficiency with a laptop computer and GSuite apps (i.e. Gmail, Hangouts, and Drive, including Sheets and Docs);

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Must have good attention to detail.
Adapt quickly to new and developing technology;
Cross-functional verbal and written communication and issue escalation;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Good analytical/critical thinking.
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment in ambiguous environments.

Travel up to 30% of the time

Physical Requirements:

Occasional standing, walking, and sitting.
Long periods of sitting.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Most work is accomplished indoors.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and
candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview
process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com

Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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 thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

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About the Company

Transdev

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

5000 +

Transdev is a leading public transport company, delivering high quality transportation services around the world. We offer integrated & multimodal mobility solutions that contribute to the development of territories & the well-being of their inhabitants. Our teams use our wealth of local knowledge and international experience to bring public transport services to the heart of communities. Because moving is essential to meet, work... or simply to live, our purpose is to empower freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. We are actively involved in the energy transition and bridging the social divide. We connect and reconnect people & communities, the rural to the urban, providing solutions tailored to the needs of our customers and passengers. We share and act for the collective, to contribute to the well-being of society and to create opportunities and progress. We care about people and the environment, in order to achieve reliable and sustainable mobility. We dare to take up challenges and step out of our comfort zone to always offer the best solutions and innovations in response to tomorrow's challenges. We are proud to make 11 million people travel daily across 5 continents. We are people serving people. And mobility is what we do.