Specialist in Accounting 100%

About the job

Mobility is a dynamic and forward-looking topic. At the Zurich Transport Network ZVV, we work on the future of public transport in the canton of Zurich so that the population continues to benefit from a very good range of trains, trams, buses, and ships.

As part of the regular succession planning, we are looking for a responsible, independent, and reliable personality for the finance department from September 2026 or by arrangement as

As part of the regular succession planning, we are looking for a responsible, independent, and reliable personality for the finance department from September 2026 or by arrangement as

Specialist in Accounting (100%)

Your interesting area of responsibility:

• You ensure the operational daily business of financial accounting according to IPSAS and are ultimately responsible for results, deadlines, and quality.
• You prepare interim and annual financial statements including reconciliations and support the ZVV organization as well as the transport companies in the network with technical questions.
• You independently manage the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• You take over budgeting and financial planning for the ZVV network organization.
• You are responsible for VAT returns, reporting, projections, and evaluations.
• You prepare the audit and professionally accompany examinations.
• You document and improve processes and controls and initiate targeted improvements.
• You actively participate in projects, system adjustments, and new topics in the field of public transport or take the lead.
• You identify new areas of action and build the necessary processes for them in a structured manner.
• You represent the head of accounting and traffic revenue accounting.

What you bring with you:

• You have a professional certificate in finance and accounting, a completed degree in business administration with a focus on accounting and controlling, or a comparable qualification.
• You have at least 3-5 years of qualified experience in financial accounting with responsibility in the closing process.
• You have very good knowledge of using Abacus.
• You work in a structured and reliable manner with high personal responsibility and a strong sense of quality.
• As a team player, you enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, are assertive, and skilled in dealing with different stakeholders.
• Your heart beats for public transport and you have an interest in complex financial and organizational contexts.
• You are interested in digital and efficient solutions, as well as motivated to actively further develop processes.

What we offer you:

• An interesting and varied area of responsibility in a future-oriented, socially relevant environment.
• Lots of creative freedom and personal responsibility embedded in a helpful team.
• Free travel throughout Switzerland on public transport and discounts for your relatives.
• Market- and performance-based salaries, good social benefits, paid mobile phone, lunch vouchers.
• A central and modern workplace at Oerlikon station with flexible working hours.

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application at bewerbungen@zvv.zh.ch.

The position starts at the beginning of September or by arrangement.

For questions, David Rast, Finance ZVV, is happy to assist you at 043 257 48 16.

The position starts at the beginning of September or by arrangement.

For questions, David Rast, Finance ZVV, is happy to assist you at 043 257 48 16.