Accounting Specialist II

Norfolk Airport Authority•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist II provides comprehensive operational support to the finance department by managing the accounts payable process and supporting the other accounting functions as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting procedures is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
Excellent organizational, analytical and time-management skills.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Familiarity with procurement policies and compliance requirements.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of three years’ accounting experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge as may be required by assigned job duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Experience with Microsoft Business Central preferred.
Experience in accounts payable automation or ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Process all Accounts Payable functions for the authority including the following: Process and ensure proper coding of purchase quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and credit card transactions.
Maintain vendor files and accounts payable ledgers.
Reconcile monthly billing statements from vendors.
Process and issue payments through accounting and banking software.
Maintain and monitor Authority expense accounts.
Have the ability to process all Accounts Receivable functions as a backup including: Maintain customer profiles
Generate monthly and periodic invoices for Authority customers.
Monitor customer accounts and coordinate payment on customer balances.
Prepare monthly accruals and assist with general ledger journal entries.
Assist with preparation of financial reports and budget monitoring.
Adhere to all Authority personnel policies and departmental guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed.