What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Via?
Via is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This person will be involved in various aspects of the core finance functions at Via, including the month-end financial close, day to day accounting and bookkeeping activities, and financial reporting. A successful candidate will be organized and structured in their thinking, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, be motivated to take on new and challenging projects, and be a clear communicator.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with Accounts Payable, including uploading and coding vendor invoices to the general ledger, maintaining vendor account information, and responding to vendor related inquiries.
- Monitor customer Accounts Receivable and assist with the ongoing collections process.
- Support all aspects of the monthly close, working closely with other members of the finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting that will help efficient decision-making at the management and operational level.
- Assist with the ongoing and year-end vendor tax compliance process, including preparation and distribution of 1099s.
- Manage the monthly bank reconciliation process.
- Assist in the documentation and implementation of organization wide control processes for various functions.
Who You Are:
- Organized and independent; a self-starter who is comfortable taking on significant responsibility.
- Willingness and ability to learn complex processes and systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; you’re able to analyze a problem, pay attention to details, work through a solution, and discuss your analysis.
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a similar field of study.
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
What Catches Our Eye:
- Background in audit, tax, or a corporate accounting role at a fast-paced high growth start-up or a large global public accounting firm is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills.
We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, and provides everyone with accessible, efficient, and affordable ways of getting around.
Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We’re committed to building and nurturing a team as diverse as the communities we serve. Bringing transportation equity to the world begins with championing equal opportunity in our own offices. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated here.
We’re proud to be leading a worldwide transportation revolution and modernizing mobility for all. Through intelligently-designed systems and sophisticated algorithms, we craft localized solutions for each one of our global partners. Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
