Airport Accountant 1

Job TitleApply for Job Job ID 103568 Location Airport Full/Part Time Full-Time No Minimum Rate 48448.77 Min Pay Frequency Yearly Maximum Rate 85398.30 Max Pay Frequency Yearly Regular/Temporary RegularMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting; OR Bachelor's degree to include 9 semester credits in Accounting; OR completion of 9 semester credits in Accounting and four years of Accounting experience are required. Additional Accounting experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal law. The security clearance required by the federal law is a continuing condition of employment.Recruitment NotesThis position performs professional accounting work for the Aviation Department, applying established accounting principles and methods to the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and control of financial records. Responsibilities include preparing financial analyses and schedules; analyzing statistical and fiscal records; projecting expenditures; assisting with budget preparation and modifications; and maintaining accurate fiscal records through the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers, general ledgers, and other accounting controls. Duties may also include monitoring, reviewing, and processing financial reports associated with management and operating agreements. Additional responsibilities may include monitoring customer security deposits; analyzing landing fee requirements and contacting customers to address deficiencies, including reviewing letters of credit and bonds; and conducting monthly reconciliations of security deposits with the General Ledger. The incumbent may also be assigned customer accounts to reconcile outstanding balances, review payment records, communicate with customers by phone or email, and recommend appropriate payment applications. These activities ensure customer account balances remain current and accurate and that payments are properly applied in accordance with customer instructions.