About The Position

Support accurate, timely, and compliant accounting operations for airport operations within a private equity–owned environment. Responsible for maintaining Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable subledger activity, ensuring the integrity of financial transactions, strong internal controls, and reliable cash flow management. Requires analytical judgment, process oversight, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support month‑end close, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement. Minimum high school diploma/equivalent, undergraduate degree preferred and three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, with preference for experience in operations‑heavy or asset‑intensive environments such as airports, transportation, infrastructure, or logistics. Ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and GAAP and proficiency with ERP and payment systems (such as Yardi, Bill.com, NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP). Requires independent judgment, accountability for financial processes, and consistent adherence to internal controls and reporting standards. Position is exempt, and regular, full-time reporting to the Controller. Primary work is on-site and based in Northern Virgina (Dulles/Herndon). Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, meet corporate and airport access requirements, and be able to travel domestically and internationally including occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma/equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years of corporate accounting experience, preferably in operations-heavy or asset-intensive industries (airports, transportation, infrastructure, logistics).
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and subledger‑to‑general ledger accounting principles.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements within a compliance‑driven environment.
  • Ability to analyze accounting transactions, identify variances, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Proficiency with ERP and payment systems (e.g., Yardi, Bill.com) and intermediate level Excel‑based reporting skills.
  • Specialized accounting knowledge, analytical decision‑making, and responsibility for the integrity and confidentiality of financial data and accounting processes.
  • Demonstrate sound professional judgment when reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and addressing escalated issues.
  • Capable of independently evaluating exceptions, identifying root causes, and determining appropriate resolutions.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high volume, fast paced environment. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work products.
  • Able to work independently while maintaining consistent follow-through on deliverables.
  • Provide timely updates on issues, timelines, and resolution status, escalating matters as appropriate.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Must be eligible to travel domestically, including occasional overnight stays
  • Must comply with applicable corporate facility access requirements if traveling to operational sites

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in airport operations, aviation services, or regulated environments.
  • Exposure to private equity–backed companies or fast-paced growth environments.
  • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
  • Experience supporting audits or private equity/lender reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the Accounts Payable subledger end‑to‑end for airport operations within a private equity–owned environment.
  • Review, analyze, and approve vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Execute and oversee vendor payment processing (ACH, wire, and checks), including payment timing and cash flow considerations.
  • Maintain and oversee vendor master data, W‑9 compliance, and payment setup governance.
  • Resolve complex vendor issues and escalated payment discrepancies requiring professional judgment.
  • Monitor AP aging trends and recommend actions to support cash management objectives.
  • Investigates and resolves discrepancies in billings and collections or payments.
  • Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger monthly and evaluate variances.
  • Prepare and review AP‑related accruals and close entries.
  • Serve as a key contact for audit requests and control reviews.
  • Maintain the Accounts Receivable subledger, ensuring accurate billing, collections, and revenue‑related activity.
  • Oversee customer invoicing processes to ensure contractual compliance and billing accuracy.
  • Analyze customer credit history, determines credit risk, and recommends credit limits and payment terms.
  • Review cash application activity and resolve complex unapplied or disputed transactions.
  • Generate reports to bring insight into collections, account ages, and other relevant metrics and relays conclusions to management.
  • Analyze AR aging trends and partner with internal stakeholders to mitigate collection risk.
  • Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition support tied to AR activity.
  • Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger monthly and prepare supporting analyses.
  • Support revenue‑related journal entries and close activities
  • Act as a point of contact for AR audit inquiries and customer documentation.
  • Coordinate payment timing and contribute to cash flow planning.
  • Exercise independent judgment in resolving accounting issues and prioritizing deliverables.
  • Assist senior team members in any internal initiative or requirement.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan options
  • Supplemental Insurance Plan options
  • 401(k) Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Professional development resources
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