Accounting Specialist (Capital Programs Accounting Specialist)

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; Texas (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airport recognized for innovation and excellence as you support construction accounting activities. In this role, you'll manage contract data, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain up-to-date project information. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will contribute to the smooth operation of financial processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional service and connecting communities. If you're passionate about finance and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of clerical or administrative experience in contract administration.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consultant resources and verifies ongoing resource information.
• Processes requisitions and ensures fund availability for contracts.

Skills

Contract Administration

Data Analysis

Accounting

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

College Coursework in Finance or Business

Tools

Skire

Oracle

Unifier

Job description

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Construction Programs Accounting Manager, performs accounting duties related to construction accounting. Verifies and maintains system information for accuracy, analyzes and reviews contract encumbrances to ensure correct fund and account details, prepares monthly reports, monitors and updates information in computer systems, and assists in year-end close activities.

What you will be doing:

1. Maintains consultant resources in Skire, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information. Contacts contractor liaisons to verify ongoing resource information and makes necessary updates. Submits a monthly report of all changes to the manager.
2. Processes requisitions for contract encumbrances in Skire, ensuring fund availability, correct account strings, and valid supporting documentation reviewed and approved by designated personnel.
3. Uses a personal computer to capture and maintain project activity data, reconcile funds, and prepare management reports as required.
4. Examines and approves data entries into the Board’s computer systems.
5. Maintains and records contract data, including fund encumbrances, based on source documentation.
6. Completes the monthly census report.
7. Prepares the contractor O&M report by gathering monthly expense data, setting up time codes, and maintaining the time code file.
8. Communicates in writing and orally with contract administrators regarding payment issues, responds to audits, and certifies data accuracy.
9. Performs timesheet verification to ensure accurate project/program cost accounting data and reports.

What you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of responsible clerical or administrative experience in contract administration, purchasing, construction, or similar environment.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted.

What we desire:

• College coursework in finance, business, or related fields.
• Experience administering contracts and payment provisions.
• Experience in purchasing operations.
• Experience with Oracle and/or Unifier applications.

About Us

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport is one of the world's most successful airports, recognized for innovation, leadership, and excellence. Our team of over 2,100 talented employees is dedicated to providing an exceptional airport experience and connecting our community to the world. Join us to bring your talents to DFW and live and work with purpose.