General Ledger Accountant

Job Location: SAA Main - 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd - SANFORD, FL 32773 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Finance At Sanford Airport Authority, the team behind Sanford International Airport, we believe in growing together. We are the simpler, faster, and better choice for starting your career, with a deep commitment to our community and to the success of our employees. All our team members are trained in‑house, ensuring they have the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive. After approximately 30 days, you will qualify for outstanding benefits, including 100 percent paid Medical, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability insurance. In addition, you will receive 13 paid holidays, sick leave, and floating time off each year. At Sanford Airport Authority, we provide more than a job, we provide a pathway for success. We are looking for employees who want stability and long‑term growth with us; if you’re looking for a place to build a lasting career and even retire, this is the place. Under the supervision and guidance of the Financial Operations Manager, this position coordinates, processes, and reconciles various General Ledger accounts, creates the corresponding Journal Entries, and facilitates the payables process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintain and administer fixed asset records within the ERP system, including asset capitalization, disposals, reconciliations, reporting, and periodic reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies. Support payroll accounting activities and assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes, board reporting, and financial statement preparation. Prepare, review, and record recurring and non‑recurring journal entries, including support schedules and documentation. Perform account reconciliations and analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Authority policies. Prepare, analyze, and submit shared services and intergovernmental reimbursement reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable agreements and reporting requirements. Assist with payment processing, workflow management, and system maintenance for the Accounts Payable Module within the ERP system, emphasizing continuous process improvements initiatives. Assist the Financial Operations Manager and Director of Finance with preparation of financial statements, annual budget development, audit support, financial analysis, and other special projects as assigned. Develop adhoc financial analyses, reports, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders to support decision‑making. Design and maintain user‑friendly dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that effectively communicate financial and operational performance metrics. Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and within budget. Prepare and submit monthly sales tax payments to the Florida Department of Revenue across all applicable sales tax categories; reconcile tax‑related accounts, maintain supporting documentation, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and assist with reporting and audit requests as needed. Participate in meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies. Provide and accept cross‑training for other employees within the Finance Department to cover vacation and other absences. Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures, equipment operating rules, keeping the work area clean and orderly. OTHER DUTIES Perform other related duties as assigned. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Computer and common office equipment including Microsoft Office and other software and applications. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of modern finance, accounting, and auditing. Principles, practices, and methods of Airport financial administration. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A four‑year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Business. Specific experience and education in Airport or governmental financial management and administration. Specific experience in data analysis and proficiency with Power BI. PHYSICAL STANDARDS Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment with little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical tasks or abilities. REQUIRED Ability to pass Federal Fingerprint Background Check – an entire lifetime check; Felonies will not be cleared. Ability to pass a 10 Panel Drug Test – the Full Panel Drug Test includes testing for THC. Favorable Moving Violation Report (MVR) – no driving license suspension, multiple moving violations, or DUIs. BENEFITS Eligible the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, employees receive 100% employer‑paid for employee‑only coverage: Medical insurance Dental insurance Basic Life/AD&D (equal to 1x annual salary) Long‑Term Disability insurance Access to a variety of voluntary insurance options. 80 hours of vacation time accrued annually. 40 hours of sick leave accrued annually. 24 hours of pro‑rated non‑accruing paid time off per fiscal year. 13 paid holidays each year. Detailed benefits and enrollment information is provided upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanford Airport Authority