AR Accountant

AR AccountantUnder the general direction of the Accounting Manager, perform a wide variety of technical accounting work associated with constructed fixed assets and the financing associated with those activities. This accountant position, which supports the activities of both Finance and Engineering, will include tasks related to general ledger accounting, accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, accounts receivable, and general recordkeeping.Essential Job Functions:Maintenance of accounts receivable customer files to ensure accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and any state/federal guidelinesAudits, computes, and records financial transactions related to various contractual/operational agreements and/or intergovernmental operationsTrains other Airport personnel in financial processing and/or timekeeping/payroll proceduresRecommends process improvements to Accounting Manager regarding current accounting procedures and related financial systemsResearches historical accounting dataExplains transactions to operating departments and outside partiesProcesses and prepares Airport invoices and requests for paymentProcesses and reviews timekeeping records for payroll to ensure entries are in compliance with FLSA, applicable union contracts, and internal policiesInterprets and applies departmental or office rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelinesProvides information to customers, vendors, and Airport staff over the phone, via e-mail, and in personProvides needed information and training concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positionsProvides limited support of office reception desk and/or Airport Board meetings to cover absences of Board ClerkProcessing of various reconciliationsElectronic scanning, sorting, and filing of financial recordsKeeps Accounting Manager accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problemsAttends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areasCommunicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activitiesPerforms other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classificationLicense or Other RequirementsSuccessful post-employment physical and drug testEssential Physical AbilitiesSufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectivelySufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to observe and monitor financial information in electronic and hard copy formSufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and related office equipmentSufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access within the general office environment