Staff Accountant

JFK International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK International is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Financial Controller with transactional processing, financial analysis, budget development, cost allocation, and audit support. You will ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with GAAP, policies, and regulations.

The position reports to the Controller, Finance, and is exempt under the FLSA. Salary ranges from $72,000 to $80,000 and requires 2–3 years of accounting experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA desirable, not required.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly billings for Airlines and other tenants.
• Audit and record concessionaires monthly sales reports.
• Record daily cash receipts and handle monthly check deposits.
• Prepare detailed analysis of the monthly general ledger revenue accounts.
• Maintain monthly analysis reports.
• Handle requests from Airlines and other tenants.
• Complete month/year-end close duties as assigned.
• Assist in preparation of management reports and schedules.
• Assist with annual financial statements and external audit.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects.

Skills

Excellent organization and<br/>-/or/ -

Communication skills

Time management

Active listening

Judgement and decision making

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Audit procedures

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant, Finance
Full-Time Position

Position Overview: The Staff Accountant supports the Financial Controller with a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, annual audit support and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. S/He serves as a key resource for the organization and provides daily support to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, policies and regulations.

Reports To: Controller, Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt Status

Salary Range: $72,000 - $80,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process monthly billings for Airlines and other tenants
• Audit and Record Concessionaires monthly sales reports
• Record daily cash receipts and handle monthly check deposit
• Prepare detailed analysis of the monthly general ledger revenue accounts
• Maintenance monthly analysis reports
• Handle request from Airlines and other tenants
• Complete month/year-end close duties as assigned
• Perform other accounting functions as assigned
• Assist in preparation of management reports and accompanying schedules
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements and external audit
• Contribute to department and organization special projects, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA desirable, not required
• 2-3 years of accounting experience

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology
• Techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting records
• Generally accepted auditing principles, procedures, and practices
• The ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate financial reports.
• The ability to present accounting data in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical users.
• The ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems.

Skills

• Excellent organization and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Active learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active listening: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
• Time management: Manage one’s own time or the time of others
• Coordination with others: Adjust actions in relation to others' actions
• Judgement and decision making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Abilities

• Comprehend oral information: Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Speak: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Comprehend written information: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Write: Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Recognize problems: Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Reason to solve problems: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Make sense of information: Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the following standards and/or be able to perform the essential functions and activities. The physical activities for this position involve pulling, pushing, and standing, sitting, stooping, walking, crouching, kneeling, and jumping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and in varying outdoor weather conditions. An individual in this position may be required to lift and/or move more than 10 pounds. The essential sensory and communicative activities include feeling, hearing, and vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

All JFKIAT employees must commit to supporting our 4 strategic pillars:

And our corporate values designed to: