Accountant III

Ontario International Airport Authority•Ontario, CA

8d•$46 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this classification perform professional accounting work within the Finance Department. Incumbents report directly to the Sr. Manager of Accounting who manages financial and accounting records, audit reports, and various other functions at the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). The Accountant III is the senior-level class within the Accountant series and is expected to perform assigned duties as identified below. Incumbents within this classification apply highly complex data analysis skills for the preparation and maintenance of various financial records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is required.
Three (3) years of professional accounting experience, preferably with a public agency.
Ability to pass all background / reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee badge at ONT.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional experience with a commercial airport is desirable.
Previous supervisory experience of at least one (1) year is highly desirable.
Applied knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing
Applied knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting
Ability to apply and adapt established accounting principles and procedures to a variety of accounting work
Ability to identify accounting problems and suggest solutions
Ability to interpret and apply related regulations and guidelines
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate accounting analyses, reports and records
Possesses the ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees, tenants, and the general public in an international aviation environment
Ability to work independently as well as within and sometimes leading in a team environment
Familiarity with, and basic understanding of, the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of reports and statements
Ability to consistently demonstrate the Core Values of OIAA

Responsibilities

Audits and/or balances records of various financial transactions; posts to and balances accounts and prepares correcting entries.
Prepares a variety of financial reports, summaries, and statements for required financial reporting and for internal accounting.
Ability to train others on and perform examination of supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts and other agreements, policies, and appropriate regulations.
Performs research and analysis of transactions to identify and resolve budgetary issues.
Ability to train others on and provide analysis of available funds upon management request; prepares fund balance projects and reviews with departments.
Assists with and trains others on monitoring grants and preparing grant reports for compliance with regulatory agencies.
Assists with and may lead in the development and preparation of the annual budget.
Provides assistance and guidance to accounting personnel in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
Assists with and may lead special research projects and technical studies.
Does related work as required.
May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes, technological changes or deficiencies or for emergency response.