Airport Accountant 1

Perform diverse accounting functions in support of the Accounting Department.

The initial focus of the position will be in Accounts Payable. Looking for someone with payables experience.

Responsibilities may include:

• Record transactions related to Accounts Payable (AP), verifying the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices have proper supporting documentation, signatures, and authorization.
• Record transactions related to Accounts Receivable (AR), billing and cash receipting. 
• Record transactions related to Payroll (PR) and assist payroll accountant as needed.  This includes learning and understanding intricacies related to associated timekeeping and payroll software program(s) as well as complex contract language.
• Prepare reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers to control accounts.
• Prepare correcting and recurring journal entries related to AP, AR, and PR.
• Prepare monthly insurance reconciliations and payroll quarterly reports.
• Assist with researching and analyzing accounting, financial, and tax related transactions.
• Compile information as requested for external auditors, which may include research, reconciliation, and audit work paper preparation.
• Assist with budget preparation as directed.
• Prepare reports as directed.
• Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members and management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• A combination of education and experience will be considered in meeting the requirements for this position. Normally, this criteria is met with an Associates degree in Accounting or related field and at least 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems including functions necessary to properly record AP, AR, PR, and GL activity.
• Knowledge of Washington State Sales and Excise tax reporting as it applies in both AP and AR; payroll taxes; and account reconciliations (Preferred).

 Core Competencies/Knowledge/Skills

• General understanding of all functions in AP, AR, PR, and GL and the interaction between these functions.
• Ability to identify and correct errors in underlying transactions.
• Ability to detect errors and prepare correcting entries in software when necessary.
• Ability to reconcile subsidiary ledgers to control accounts.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain concepts that may be unfamiliar.
• Work as a contributing, collaborative member of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Work well under pressure, meet multiple and conflicting deadlines.
• Prioritize a variety of tasks with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Use 10-key, spreadsheets, word processing and database programs at advanced levels.
• Proficiency in math and account analysis for debit/credit and correcting entries.
• Present information in a professional, logical manner with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Establish effective working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 30 pounds.
• Job functions require sitting for extended periods, but also involve standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and reaching occasionally.
• Extensive wrist and hand movements required for frequent keyboarding and use of office equipment.
• Ability to perform close work to file, read and use computer required.
• Ability to continuously exchange information through listening and talking with customers, coworkers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals required.
• Ability to be mobile community wide for appropriate business needs required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Security Requirements 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge as a condition of employment.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license free of serious or frequent traffic violations.

Working Contacts

• Regular contact with co-workers, department heads, tenants, and vendors.

  Working Conditions, Travel, Environment and Potential Hazards

• Most work is performed in an office environment with limited exposure to general public, dust, fumes and noise.  There will be occasional exposure to aircraft and all areas of the airport property.  There may be occasional travel required for continuing professional development.