Staff Accountant

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Under general supervision, prepares journal entries, analyses, and other required tasks for the month-end close process; assists in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts; serves as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed.  Assist with other general accounting tasks, as needed to support the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) for Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

Essential Functions: 

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in the coordination of the month-end close process.
• Perform monthly account analyses and reconciliations.
• Review accounting records and transactions as assigned for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, and compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare associated schedules as assigned.
• Prepare monthly federal excise tax, sales and use tax reports.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, as needed.
• Train to serve as payroll backup.
• Actively support the annual financial audit process.
• Proactively identify areas for potential improvement in the Finance Department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions.  Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related fields from an accredited college or university and two years related experience.  TAA will consider any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience
• Advanced bank reconciliation

Skill in:

• Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and organize responsibilities and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions, including notification to your supervisor if you are unable to resolve work problems.
• Desired candidate can work with cross-functional teams and provide excellent customer service.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and innovative approach to problem-solving.

Ability to:

Environmental Requirements

• Work primarily in a typical, temperature controlled administrative office setting in a semi-enclosed workspace.

Mental Requirements

• Effectively work in a fast-paced, complex airport operating environment.
• Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, with mature judgment, function in compelling, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects.
• Initiate and organize responsibilities without observant supervision; and to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions. 

• Compile, interpret and analyze complex technical data and information for decision making and reporting purposes.
• Remain focused and decisive in stressful situations; use sound and effective judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Read, write, and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner.
• Communicate clearly via telephone/cellular telephone.
• Use office machines, i.e., computer, fax, calculators, copy machines and other office machines.

General

• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with department personnel, other TAA personnel, outside agencies and airport users as required.
• Maintain discreet and professional sense of confidentiality; understand that dissemination of information outside of job requirements is based on "need-to-know".
• Be sensitive and aware of actions and reactions of employees, tenants, and outside agencies, and inform management of appropriate concerns.
• Perform cross-training within work environment.
• Engage in self-improvement activities and training.

• Exercise effective customer service and public relations practices and procedures.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license.

• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, and 200 course requirements and certifications within first year of employment.
• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required.