Accounting Manager

Transdev North America; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Long-term Disability

Job summary

Transdev North America in Lancaster, California is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee payroll, timekeeping, and compliance with CBAs.

This role partners with Operations, HR, and Labor Relations to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits, deductions, and year-end reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll and timekeeping experience.
• /nExperience interpreting CBAs and applying provisions.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and timekeeping.
• Interpret CBAs and apply wage provisions, overtime and deductions.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR and Labor Relations.
• Prepare management and compliance reports.
• Ensure audit readiness and accurate year-end processing.
• Maintain payroll tax and benefit withholdings.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll

CBA interpretation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

10-Key

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Transdev in Lancaster, California is hiring an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager assists the General Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll functions. Serves a dual role as the location’s accounting manager and subject matter expert for timekeeping, labor compliance, and applicable payroll requirements. This position is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely administration of payroll, with particular emphasis on the integrity of timekeeping practices and the proper interpretation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety.

The Accounting Manager ensures employee compensation, benefits, taxes, deductions, time and attendance records, and payroll reporting are processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. As the primary resource for CBA interpretation and administration, the role ensures contractual provisions related to hours worked, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave, seniority, benefits, and other pay and timekeeping practices are consistently and accurately applied.

Working closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Labor Relations, the Accounting Manager proactively identifies and resolves timekeeping and payroll discrepancies, ensures time records and payroll practices align with applicable CBA provisions and payroll requirements, and maintains strong controls to support payroll accuracy, labor compliance, contractual compliance, and audit readiness.

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $95,000 – Maximum $105,000

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

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• 3-5 years of experience required
• Analyze and apply contractual provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave accruals, seniority, benefits, and work rules.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including adjustments, retroactive payments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
• Review employee time and attendance records to ensure accurate pay calculations and schedule compliance.
• Ensure proper administration of payroll taxes, benefits, union deductions, and other required withholdings.
• Review employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensure that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Process new employee files & records and submit them to the General Manager for approval; submit appropriate paperwork to the regional accounting office.
• Calculate & input driver & staff payroll into system for processing.
• Track attendance for part-time employees.
• Reviews employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes
• Ensures that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed
• Manages the employee and payroll files
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries as required
• Responsible for fare reconciliation & deposits.
• Assist General Manager in accurately tracking overtime to reduce and eliminate unnecessary and/or additional punch hours.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
• Computer literacy, 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

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.

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.

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.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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.