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Accounting Specialist | Job Details

Accounting Specialist - Hybrid

Hybrid | Houston, TX

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Are you passionate about technology and helping your community?

Interested? Let's dig in.

1️⃣ Who we are

Our company was founded in 2006 specializing in all things technical for bus-based public transit systems in the US. This means we design, manufacture, and manage all kinds of different products and features, including driver interfaces, dispatch communications, passenger counters, announcers, GPS tracking, and reporting & data analytics. It also means we build real-time information systems for riders including apps and digital signage found at bus stops. We have relationships with Apple Maps, Google Maps, Transit app, and our work goes out to millions of riders on those platforms. Our product is like air traffic control, but for buses. There are a mix of hardware and software products in this role. We hope this excites you!

Our team in the US has approximately 70 people. with 2 in the Accounting U.S. team and a global team. It’s the best of both worlds: small company feel with big company support. To learn more about the US-based intelligent transportation systems division of GMV, visit www.gmvtransit.com.

2️⃣ We're here to serve customers

Our customers are public transit operators. Their customers are the transit riding public, which are often the people who rely on transit every day to get where they need to go. Our mission is to Make Transit Work for them, and we take this mission very seriously. Our team thrives on collaboration, growth and the shared goal of making transit better for everyone!

If you want to be challenged, grow fast, and see your work live on thousands of transit buses nationwide, this is the team for you!

3️⃣ We’re looking for passion

The Accounting Specialist plays an important role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, able to effectively manage priorities and deadlines independently, and brings strong attention to detail to everything they do.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy problem solving, and are excited by the opportunity to work with a global team, we'd love to hear from you.

4️⃣ What this role is about:

This role will take the lead on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities while contributing to other areas of accounting as needed. The Accounting Specialist will partner with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients throughout the U.S., as well as collaborate with the global Accounting and Finance team to support U.S. financial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create, review, and issue customer invoices for project-based, OEM, recurring, and milestone billing.
• Manage project billing schedules and ensure invoices are generated accurately and on time.
• Maintain project billing structures, milestones, and billing documentation within the ERP system
• Collaborate with internal departments regarding billing, contract, and payment matters.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Manage collections activities and customer communication.
• Process vendor invoices and verify supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors and service providers.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Review payment trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve complex discrepancies.
• Support with month-end close activities.
• Assist in preparing reports and supporting documentation for management, auditors, and external accountants
• Assist in developing and documenting internal accounting procedures.
• Recommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow effectiveness.
• Analyze data and identify trends, risks, and unusual variances.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or accounting support experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP software, preferably Business Central.
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

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We’re looking for someone who will grow with us for the long term!

5️⃣ Our commitment, and yours:

We dedicate our time to ensure the team is successful. We value internal growth and development, and many of us have long tenure at the company. We are looking for a similar dedication, someone to grow with us over time. We’d love the chance to show you why this could be the right place for you.

6️⃣ What we offer:

Compensation:

• $55,000 - $65,000 salary plus 12% bonus potential
• Generous medical. dental, vision and voluntary benefits
• Generous 3 weeks PTO accrual and 11 Company holidays
• Generous paid parental leave after one year
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible hours with 2 days in the office

Our team is passionate; our product makes a difference. Let us sell you on that. We’ll show you this during the interview process, and we promise you won't be disappointed.