Airport Staff Accountant

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

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, this position performs general accounting and payroll functions; financial and account analyses; financial reporting.

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Audits and reviews accounts payable invoices (including construction) for accuracy, and processes for payment, prepares check register, EFT payments and checks for County’s approval.
2. Assists Director of Finance in preparing the comprehensive annual financial report.
3. Prepares daily and monthly journal entries and adjusting entries at year end.
4. Performs analytical procedures and financial analyses, and reports results to Director of Finance.
5. Prepares weekly and monthly accounts payable and payroll reports.
6. Operates and maintains the complete billing cycle: invoicing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections and/or account maintenance.
7. Prepares and maintains all billing related reports: A/R aging, security deposit, and other related tenant/concessionaire reports.
8. Maintains cash receipts and disbursement journals.
9. Prepares monthly and annual sales tax returns, and monthly fuel excise tax returns.
10. Maintains capital asset subsidiary ledger and reconciles to general ledger.
11. Assists Director with annual budget documents.
12. Maintains parking lot budget to actual documents; maintains revenue and expense worksheets; and records monthly revenue.
13. Performs account reconciliations and analyses, prepares journal entries, and reviews account classifications in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles.
14. Tracks, monitors, and updates Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance and policies associated with Airport Improvement Program (AIP) contracts and Airport Concession DBE’s (ACDBE’s). Completes and files all reports required under the DBE and ACDBE programs.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge and understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Ability to use professional judgment in applying accounting techniques and principles.
• Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook, and the ability to understand and use accounting software.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make accurate mathematical calculations including monthly benchmarks.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, and financial statements, financial schedules and notes in a comprehensive annual financial report.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with supervisors, auditors, and other employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work diplomatically with the public.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting and the laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with three years of work experience in an accounting environment, with experience in general ledger production, month end closing processes, financial reporting preparation. Public experience preferred. CPA preferred.
• This position requires basic computer operations experience, including strong working knowledge of accounting software, email, SharePoint, word processing and spreadsheet applications (Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other Microsoft products desirable).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background investigation to obtain unescorted Airport Identification/Access privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

St. Clair County requires non-residents, if appointed to an airport position, to establish residency within the limits of St Clair County, IL within six months.