Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

This position requires a detail-oriented financial professional who can work independently to compile, analyze, and report on complex financial data. Responsibilities include preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, identifying trends and variances, and providing insights to support informed business decisions.

This position is based in Landover, Maryland, supporting WMATA.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $90,000 - maximum $101,000.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

• Sick days: 5 days

• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating

• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to General Manager with a dotted line reporting requirement to Regional Finance team.

• Responsible for all aspects of month end close, including posting of journal entries, variance analysis and financial statement preparation for cost center.

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

• Responsible for accurate inventory and consumption records.

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

• Manage local on-site accounting team with direct responsibility over client billing and accounts payable. Includes training and development of 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 back-up to Staff Accountant, Accounting Clerks and Payroll staff to keep the department running smoothly.

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

Qualifications:

• 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 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 system such as J.D. Edwards System

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

• Able to work as a team player with a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Open to development of skills and knowledge

• Excellent customer service

• Able to work on-site weekdays and travel between locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules when/if needed.

• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer 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 or watch an overview video at

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 of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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Job Category: Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8204

Pay Group: QQP

Cost Center: 781

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.

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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.