Senior Accountant - San Francisco (Hybrid)

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:

The Senior Accountant will report 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.

 Responsibilities and Duties

• Record all lease and asset accounting journal entries

• Maintain fixed asset, depreciation, and vehicle leasing schedules including monthly reconciliations and group reporting deliverables

• Oversee accurate recording of all cash transactions by the staff accountant

• Review monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts

• Prepare various month-end close deliverables relating to fleet, cash, liabilities and other accounts as assigned

• Perform financial statement variance analysis and provide relevant explanations to management

• Support in mentoring one to two staff members with a focus on productivity and efficiency

• Contribute to ad hoc projects and deliverables due to the UK parent

• Assist in the monthly reporting of financial information via the consolidation tool

• Take an active role in the build out of the new ERP system (NetSuite) with focus on the asset and lease modules (NetGain)

• Create reports within the ERP system along with providing commentary / analysis

• Other tasks and responsibilities relating to the GL accounting team as assigned
  
  

Qualifications and Skills

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience

• CPA or CPA eligible preferred

• Minimum of 3 years professional accounting experience with either public accounting or corporate accounting experience

• 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

• Outstanding Microsoft Office skills, especially strong Excel skills

• Self-starting personality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

• Thrive in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment, wearing multiple hats and adjusting priorities as the business evolves

• A positive attitude, personal integrity, discretion and candor; adaptable and flexible
  
  

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits

Financial Health

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool
• Commuter Benefits

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.