Accounting Position

June 20, 2025

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Job Description

About Company:

First Student is a large transportation company in the U.S. with over 60,000 employees. They safely transport over 5 million students and passengers daily. Their brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. They emphasize safety, innovation, and advanced training and technology within the transportation industry.

Job Description:

This is an entry-level accounting position focused on supporting the financial reporting process. The role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with account reconciliations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries.
• Performing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Participating in department efficiency teams.
• Performing analytics on financial information to ensure data quality.
• Reporting company finances to management.
• Maintenance of fixed assets – property additions and disposals; personal, real estate and right of use assets.

Requirements include:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS Codification.
• Experience with MS Office products and accounting software is preferred.
• Action-oriented with good time management, listening, and integrity.

The role is with First Student, advertised via Lensa (a job posting site).