Senior Accountant

Omaha Eppley Airfield; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant position at Omaha Eppley Airfield is a key role responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Authority's general ledger and financial records. You will oversee month-end close, fixed asset accounting, and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.

You will collaborate with the accounting team under the Accounting Manager, supervise payroll and vendor payments, support annual audits and budgets, and contribute to system improvements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in general ledger accounting.
• Experience with payroll, including union payroll, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports in GAAP.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and disposals.
• Assist with annual audits, budgeting, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and payroll accuracy.
• Support system implementations and internal control initiatives.

Skills

GL accounting

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Finance or related field

CPA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Payroll system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Authority's general ledger and financial records through accurate accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis. This position serves as a key member of the accounting team with primary responsibility for general ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting and related duties.

This is a salaried, exempt position in the Administration Department. The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the integrity of the Authority's general ledger, including preparing complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting the monthly and annual financial close.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and account analyses, ensuring compliance with GAAP, Authority policies, and bond requirements.
• Manage the Authority's fixed asset accounting, including construction-in-progress accounting, capitalization, depreciation, asset disposals, and related reconciliations.
• Assist with the annual independent audit, annual budget, and other regulatory or financial reporting requirements.
• Review and provide accounting oversight for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support financial systems implementations, process improvements, and internal control initiatives that improve efficiency and strengthen financial reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA Certificate is not required, but a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general ledger accounting.
• Experience processing payroll, including union payroll, preferred.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience implementing or working with an ERP and payroll system.
• Must be able to exercise solid, independent and discrete judgment with respect to departmental issues and certain financial matters involving the Authority’s business operations.
• Able to work efficiently and professionally with others.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
• Possess good organizational skills to manage time effectively and establish priorities.
• Ability to mentor and develop others.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Highest level of confidentiality.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment physical with negative drug screening results and the ability to obtain an Omaha Airport Authority security badge.