Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant, Finance Full-Time PositionThe 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.Controller, Finance$72,000 - $80,000ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProcess monthly billings for Airlines and other tenantsAudit and record concessionaires monthly sales reportsRecord daily cash receipts and handle monthly check depositPrepare detailed analysis of the monthly general ledger revenue accountsMaintenance monthly analysis reportsHandle request from Airlines and other tenantsComplete month/year-end close duties as assignedPerform other accounting functions as assignedAssist in preparation of management reports and accompanying schedulesAssist with preparation of annual financial statements and external auditContribute to department and organization special projects, as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA desirable, not required2-3 years of accounting experienceSpecial RequirementsMust 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 ABILITIESKnowledgeProficiency in Microsoft OfficeGenerally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminologyTechniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting recordsGenerally accepted auditing principles, procedures, and practicesThe 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.SkillsExcellent organization and communication skills; ability to meet deadlinesActive learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingActive 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 timesTime management: Manage one's own time or the time of othersCoordination with others: Adjust actions in relation to others' actionsJudgement and decision making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneAbilitiesComprehend oral information: Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentencesSpeak: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understandComprehend written information: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writingWrite: Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understandRecognize problems: Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrongReason to solve problems: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make senseMake sense of information: Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patternsPHYSICAL 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: