Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals. As a Expense Accounting Associate Principal, you will be involved in various aspects of core finance functions at Via, with a focus on expense accounting processes.  You will manage various processes within the purchase to pay cycle and the month-end financial close process, including accounts payable and accruals, driver pay, and related reporting areas.  You will have the opportunity to drive process improvement and automation throughout the finance organization. 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: <ul> <li>Manage finance and accounting projects across Via’s operations, developing a unique knowledge and understanding of the business as a whole.</li> <li>Support all aspects of the purchase to pay cycle, including managing the review of vendor contracting arrangements, invoicing and related account reconciliations, and a complex accruals process.</li> <li>Own key areas of the monthly financial close process, including balance sheet account reviews, reviews of the financial statements, and related analytical reviews.</li> <li>Analyze the company’s costs and develop adequate reporting to facilitate management’s assessments and decision-making.</li> <li>Scale up the company’s systems and processes as we continue to expand, playing a key role in ensuring optimization and accounting compliance.</li> <li>Assist in the documentation and implementation of organization-wide control processes for various functions.</li> <li>Manage an outsourced remote team performing work related to the purchase to pay process.</li> </ul> Who You Are: <ul> <li>Organized and independent; a self-starter who is comfortable taking on significant responsibility</li> <li>Willingness and ability to learn complex processes and systems</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to coach and manage others</li> <li>Strong analytical and communication skills; you’re able to analyze a problem, pay attention to details, work through a solution, and discuss your analysis</li> <li>Background in audit / tax at a public accounting firm, or experience in an accounting role at a fast-paced high growth start-up</li> <li>Working knowledge of US GAAP</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a similar field of study</li> <li>Have a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience</li> </ul> Compensation and Benefits: <ul> <li>Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable</li> <li>Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 per year</li> <li>We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.</li> </ul> <div> 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.  We created the first end-to-end TransitTech solution for cities and transit agencies, offering world-class software, service design, and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves. Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via. Ready to join the ride?  Via is an equal opportunity employer. </div>