Airport Finance Accountant & Reporting Specialist

St. Clair County (IL); Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County in Illinois is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee general accounting and payroll functions under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

The role includes financial reporting, budgeting assistance, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of accounting experience, with familiarity in governmental accounting software and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of GAAP and GASB in governmental accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office suite.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and analyses with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Audits and reviews accounts payable invoices for accuracy and processes payments.
• Assists Director of Finance in preparing the comprehensive annual financial report.
• Prepares daily and monthly journal entries and year-end adjusting entries.
• Performs analytical procedures and financial analyses and reports results to the Director of Finance.
• Prepares weekly and monthly accounts payable and payroll reports.
• Manages billing cycle: invoicing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections and maintenance.
• Maintains cash receipts and disbursement journals; prepares tax filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Clair County in Illinois is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee general accounting and payroll functions under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

The role includes financial reporting, budgeting assistance, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of accounting experience, with familiarity in governmental accounting software and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.