Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of complex and highly technical accounting functions,

exercising independent judgment involving complex problems. The accounting team has five members and work well together. This organization has a positive employee and customer-oriented work culture. A generous benefit package is offered. Office hours are normally from 8am to 4pm. Positive employee oriented culture with excellent benefits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable functions:

o Create and send timely and accurate invoices based on reports of activity, adopted rates and

charges, and contract terms for customers.

o Verify validity of

account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from

customers.

o Monitor status of payments and receivable accounts, including aging reports and follow up on

past dues payments.

o Resolve collections by examining customer payments, payment history, and customer reports,

and following up with customers as needed.

o Work with others in the Accounting and Admin departments to coordinate communication and

resolution of any issues with business partners.

Accounting functions:

o Coordinate period closing activities and reports with the Accounting and Admin team.

o Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and report results to Accounting Manager.

o Perform variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations.

o Prepare and assist with preparation of various periodic and annual financial reports and audits.

o Maintain fixed asset ledger, including acquisition and disposition of assets, and associated

depreciation schedules.

o Maintain capital asset subsidiary ledger and reconcile to general ledger.

o Maintain and Reconcile monthly and annual schedules as assigned.

o Reconcile petty cash.

o Act as back up to other accounting functions, especially Accounts Payable function as needed.

Record Management:

o Coordinate the maintenance and purging of files in accordance with all local, state, and federal

guidance.

Special Projects as assigned:

o Be a part of the customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.

o Maintain knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and other industry directives and changes.

o Maintain knowledge associated with federal, state and local requirements that are pertinent to

the position.

o Perform any other duties as may be assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the

airport.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field with specialized training in bookkeeping,

file management, accounting/general ledger software, including database management

programs and spreadsheets strongly preferred. Associate degree and a minimum of 10 years

accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

At least two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a government or non- profit

environment. Fund accounting, audit preparation, grant reporting knowledge highly preferred

along with the ability to perform a variety of accounting tasks including journal entries,

reconciliation, and effective record keeping.

Must obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including spreadsheet and database programs.

Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

Ability to make decisions based on sound judgment, to organize and prioritize, to maintain

confidentiality, to maintain accurate and complete records, and to adhere to schedules and

meet deadlines.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, be able

to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to interact with a