General Accounting Manager
Job Title: General Accounting Manager
MeVa Mission: The goal of MeVa Transit is to provide responsive and effective mobility service to the 16 cities and towns in Northeast Essex County that we serve and position transit to be the top choice as a viable, convenient, climate-friendly transportation option in the Merrimack Valley. We achieve this mission by:
- Being present in & representative of the culturally and linguistically rich communities we serve;
- Respecting the value of our riders’ time and putting the customer first; `
- Working collaboratively with partners, including our legislators, neighboring municipalities, community leaders; and
- Adopting and implementing big, innovative ideas and tools that are based on sound data.
Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The General Accounting Manager is a position reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, with daily interaction with the entire MeVa Management Team in the performance of duties. This position is responsible for performing all finance and accounting functions. A list of specific types of activities is found in the attached Job Description. Categories of Responsibilities are as follows:
- Accounting Administration
- Audit and Financial Records
- Finance Team Collaboration
Recommended Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5-years in a financial managerial role in public (preferred) or private finance and accounting – an additional 5-years of accounting experience may be substituted for the educational requirements.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office or similar desktop programs. Proficiency in Excel type programs is required. MeVa currently uses Sage (formerly Peachtree) for our accounting system, so working knowledge of this system is preferred.
- There are additional managerial and leadership skills listed in the job description.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Classification: Exempt (salaried position)
- Salary: $80,000–$110,000; commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off: 12 holidays, 3 personal days, vacation, and sick days
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement: Employer-sponsored state retirement plan
Applicants should send letter of interest and resumé electronically to staff@mevatransit.com