Airport Accountant

Accounting Position at Spokane Airport

Spokane Airport is seeking a full-time accounting professional to support the Accounting Department. The salary range is $31.65 - $41.74 hourly, and the position is located in Spokane, WA.

Purpose

Perform diverse accounting functions in support of the Accounting Department. The initial focus of the position will be in Accounts Payable. Looking for someone with payables experience.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include :

• Record transactions related to AP, verifying the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices have proper supporting documentation, signatures, authorization, and follow procurement procedures.
• Record transactions related to AR, billing and cash receipting.
• Record transactions related to PR. This includes learning and understanding intricacies related to timekeeping and payroll software program(s) including complex contract language.
• Record transactions related to GL including maintaining GL account structure, some reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to control accounts, and reconciliation of cash accounts.
• Maintain fixed assets system and oversee inventory process.
• Track construction projects, prepare notice of completions, and capitalize assets at project completion.
• Research and analyze complex accounting, financial, and tax related transactions.
• Compile information for external auditors, which may include research, reconciliation, and audit work paper preparation.
• Assist with budget preparation as directed.
• Assist with state and federal grants, including preparation and submission of required reporting, reimbursement request and closeout documentation.
• Prepare and present reports as directed.
• Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members and management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Benefits

Spokane Airport provides a generous benefit package. Currently, we cover employee at 100% and dependents at 90% of the premium cost. We offer four plan choices for medical coverage (includes vision) through Kaiser Permanente. The Airport contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for high deductible plans and a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for the other plans. Dental coverage is through MetLife. Additionally, the Airport provides life insurance at two times the annual salary. Optional life insurance is also available. Short term and long term disability is also provided by the Airport. Retirement is through the Washington State Department of Retirement System - PERS Plan. The Airport provides an employee assistance program through BHO, and an employee wellness program. Parking is provided. The Airport recognizes 11 holidays. Vacation is earned at eight (8) hours a month for the first five (5) years and increases every five (5) years. Sick leave accrues at eight (8) hours a month. The Airport also provides military and jury leave.