Staff Accountant - South Bend, United States - South Bend International Airport

South Bend International Airport South Bend, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Administration Department

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm but may vary depending on departmental needs.

Rate of Pay: $54,000.00-$70,500.00/annually (2024), depending on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of complex and highly technical accounting functions, exercising independent judgment involving complex problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable functions:
- Create and send timely and accurate invoices based on reports of activity, adopted rates and charges, and contract terms for customers doing business with the SJCAA.
- Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from customers.
- Monitor status of payments and receivable accounts, including aging reports and follow up on past dues payments.
- Resolve collections by examining customer payments, payment history, and customer reports, and following up with customers as needed.
- Work with others in the Accounting and Admin departments to coordinate communication and resolution of any issues with business partners.
Accounting functions:
- Coordinate period closing activities and reports with the Accounting and Admin team.
- Reconcile all bank accounts monthly and report results to Accounting Manager.
- Perform variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations.
- Prepare and assist with preparation of various periodic and annual financial reports and audits.
- Maintain fixed asset ledger, including acquisition and disposition of assets, and associated depreciation schedules.
- Maintain capital asset subsidiary ledger and reconcile to general ledger.
- Maintain and Reconcile CWIP and other monthly and annual schedules as assigned.
- Reconcile petty cash.
- Act as back up to other accounting functions, especially Accounts Payable function as needed.
Record Management:
- Coordinate the maintenance and purging of files in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidance.
Special Projects as assigned:
- Be a part of the airport customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
- Maintain knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and other industry directives and changes.
- Maintain knowledge associated with federal, state and local requirements that are pertinent to the position.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport.

Minimum Qualifications / Functional Requirements

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 variety of personalities with patience and professionalism.
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles and office management systems and procedures.

Work Environment

Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Entire office is smoke free. Occasional outside work may be required, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Requirements

Work is frequently performed in a standard office environment as well as occasional periods of time outdoors.
Exposure to dust, grease, excessive noise or vibration, noxious gas or fumes and/or extreme outdoor weather conditions may be occasionally expected.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to fifteen pounds.
Position requires frequent reaching with hands and arms, standing, and walking.
Ability to occasionally climb, kneel, crouch, bend, and crawl are required.
Ability to sit for constant periods of time.
Vision abilities required include close, distant, color peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work performed requires the ability to speak and hear.
Position is required to rarely drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public highways.

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