Airport Accountant I

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

13d•$41,027 - $61,595

About The Position

Entry level professional position in accounting. Performs financial analysis and reporting for assigned department which may include invoices, billing and collection, accounting for assets, liabilities and capital, processing of checks and/or ACH payments, reconciliation of bank accounts, researching, analyzing and reconciling bank accounts, customer accounts and general ledger accounts according to GAAP. May troubleshoot issues from accounting clerks. Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level

Requirements

General accounting and GAAP knowledge.
Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, databases and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.
Ability to spot inconsistencies and either troubleshoot issues as they arise or escalate to higher level.
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (Equivalent professional experience may be considered).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) with 1 - 2 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Carries out accounting assignments that are typically straightforward in nature.
Collaborates with senior peers on projects.
Performs financial analyses and reporting in accordance with GAAP for assigned department(s).
Accounts for assets, liabilities, and capital assets. Inputs and reconciles general ledger account.
Processes invoices.
Performs billing and collection duties.
Processes checks and/or ACH payments.
Reconciles bank statements.
Researches, analyzes and corrects discrepancies or escalates to higher level.
Handles accounting for customer accounts.
May troubleshoot issues from lower level staff.
Compiles standard reports.
Answers questions from internal or external customers.
May assist in preparation of budgets.