Dual-Airport Purchasing & Accounting Officer

Avports; Saint Thomas (Franklin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Avports seeks a Purchasing Accounting Officer to support procurement and accounting across Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) in the U.S.

Virgin Islands. You will manage purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and financial controls that underpin airport operations, reporting to the Finance team and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with airport leadership and vendors to drive cost-effective procurement strategies, participate in contract

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, accounting, or related business operations.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, vendor management, purchasing controls, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with procurement or financial management software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, RFPs, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, vendor records, and procurement documentation.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, timely delivery, and strong vendor performance.
• Support monthly invoice preparation, procurement reporting, budget tracking, audits, and financial recordkeeping.
• Review contracts, purchasing agreements, and procurement transactions for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with airport departments to forecast purchasing needs, support inventory management, and develop cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Track procurement metrics, cost savings initiatives, supplier performance, and purchasing trends.
• Resolve purchasing, billing, delivery, and vendor-related issues while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and airport partners to support procurement and financial operations.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Accounting

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Reporting

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Finance / Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Financial management software

Job description

Avports seeks a Purchasing Accounting Officer to support procurement and accounting across Cyril E. King Airport (STT) and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) in the U.S.

Virgin Islands. You will manage purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and financial controls that underpin airport operations, reporting to the Finance team and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with airport leadership and vendors to drive cost-effective procurement strategies, participate in contract