First for a reason: **At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.** We are hiring an **Accounting Clerk** to join our **Finance** team at First Student, the leader in school transportation services. **What You’ll Do** As an Accounting Clerk, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly billing processes. Your key duties will include: + Preparing and reviewing customer invoices based on contract specifications. + Communicating with location personnel to verify billing details. + Reviewing customer contracts to identify billable services. + Creating and updating Excel-based billing models for routes, shuttles, and trips. + Reconciling invoices and supporting revenue variance reviews. + Maintaining the Fixed Asset register and assisting with other accounting tasks as needed. **What We’re Looking For** The ideal candidate will have: + **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred). + **Experience:** 2-3 years in accounting or billing, especially with service contracts. + **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas and file linking. + **Additional Skills:** + Attention to detail and accuracy. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. + Familiarity with bookkeeping practices and transportation services is a plus. **First for a Reason** **Benefits** We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation. **Professional Advancement** Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student. **Extensive Training** Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency. **Diversity & Inclusion** Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day. **Community Service & Impact** Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others. Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student! _In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._