Airport Accountant

4 weeks ago

Spokane, United States Spokane Airport Full time
Salary: $30.00 - $39.56 Hourly

Location : Spokane, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-0026

Department: Accounting

Opening Date: 05/24/2024

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 AP, verifying the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices have proper supporting documentation, signatures, authorization, and follow procurement procedures.
    • Record transactions related to AR, billing and cash receipting.
    • Record transactions related to PR. This includes learning and understanding intricacies related to timekeeping and payroll software program(s) including complex contract language.
    • Record transactions related to GL including maintaining GL account structure, some reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to control accounts, and reconciliation of cash accounts.
    • Maintain fixed assets system and oversee inventory process.
    • Track construction projects, prepare notice of completions, and capitalize assets at project completion.
Research and analyze complex accounting, financial, and tax related transactions. Compile information for external auditors, which may include research, reconciliation, and audit work paper preparation. Assist with budget preparation as directed. Assist with state and federal grants, including preparation and submission of required reporting, reimbursement request and closeout documentation. Prepare and present reports as directed. Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members and management as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field.
  • 2 years of varying experience in AP, AR, PR, and GL including reconciliation processes.
  • Experience in government accounting preferred but not required.
  • High-level 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.
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 and financial reporting.
  • 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 strong 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.
  • Extensive wrist and hand movements required for frequent keyboarding and use of office equipment.
  • Ability to see objects at a close distance and extended computer use 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.


Spokane Airport provides a generous benefit package. Currently, we cover employee at 100% and dependents at 90% of the premium cost. We offer four plan choices for medical coverage (includes vision) through Kaiser Permanente. The Airport contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for high deductible plans and a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for the other plans. Dental coverage is through MetLife. Additionally, the Airport provides life insurance at two times the annual salary. Optional life insurance is also available. Short term and long term disability is also provided by the Airport. Retirement is through the Washington State Department of Retirement System - PERS Plan. The Airport provides an employee assistance program through BHO. Parking is provided.

The Airport recognizes 11 holidays. Vacation is earned at eight (8) hours a month for the first five (5) years and increases every five (5) years. Sick leave accrues at eight (8) hours a month. The Airport also provides military and jury leave.

01

Should you be contacted for an interview, you will need to provide a college transcript. You may attach it to this application. Transcript attached?
  • Yes
  • No


02

Describe your experience in preparing Accounts Payable transactions, reconciliation, and types of software utilized.

03

Briefly describe your experience with any software procurement, implementation, or full software conversion.

04

Briefly describe your experience(s) with internal and/or external auditors.

05

Briefly describe your experience with preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

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