Staff Accountant

CLASS SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing financial operations/general accounting functions. Job duties include recording and reconciliation of the general ledger and preparation, maintenance and analysis of financial records and reports for various accounts and funds. This position ensures compliance, maintaining accuracy of financial data, and supporting financial reporting necessary for strategic decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintains the general ledger by preparing journal entries, performing analysis and reconciliation of accounts, and assisting in the month-end closing procedures.
• Collects, analyzes and/or summarizes financial data and account information needed to prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records. Assists in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Measures, analyzes, and reports on actual versus budget revenue and expense variances.
• Reconciles cash and investment accounts and discusses reconciling items with appropriate banking personnel as needed. Monitors cash and investment balances across fund groups to ensure weekly disbursement needs are met. Processes internal and external transfers within the banking portal as needed.
• Prepares integration of AP to GL in the accounting software [currently Oracle Fusion], reviewing items for proper classification and cutoff.
• Audits and reconciles accounts receivable, accounts payable, and interfund balances; identifies, researches, and resolves issues; as necessary, coordinates with internal stakeholders and/or software/service providers on system issues and problems.
• Participates in designing methods and/or modifying existing methods to provide records of assets, liabilities and financial transactions. Assists with ongoing implementation of financial accounting systems.
• Assists with preparation of budgets and/or strategic plans.
• Assists with year-end closing and preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with accounting guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists with preparation of work papers and responds to questions for annual audit by outside independent auditors.
• Cross trains on interdepartmental financial operations duties, as permitted by the internal control structure, to provide back up and support for other members of staff as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and three years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required

• Obtain/maintain position appropriate NIMS and emergency training.
• Maintains Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
• Valid Driver's license.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Accounting and finance concepts.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Internal controls.
• Contract principles

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN:

• General ledger reconciliation
• Interpreting contract terms
• Use of independent judgement
• Problem solving and project management
• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing
• Use of and/or an ability to learn a variety of computer-based technologies including Microsoft Office products and databases such as Oracle Fusion and ABRM
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS:  (Full Time Positions)

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
• Onsite Fitness Facilities

Don’t meet every requirement?

If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.  You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport, whether it be this role or another.