Fixed Asset Accountant

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

14h • $68,455 - $85,569 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for accounting and reporting activities for the Fixed Assets program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Responsibilities include ensuring all the Airport’s tangible and intangible assets are properly recorded, disposed, and retired according to applicable City of Charlotte regulations, as well as workflow approval of assets, and reconciliation of various reports to the financial system of record. Additionally, this position will assist in preparing and maintaining the Capital Equipment List and serve as primary back up to other accountants and assist with routine and special projects within Aviation’s Financial Reporting section.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant experience, or a 2 year college degree with three (3) years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's level degree with one (1) year relevant experience.
• Knowledge of: GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) pertaining to capital assets.
• Inventory management.
• Cost management principles, techniques, statistical analysis techniques for research and process enhancement/improvement.
• Skill in: Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products
• Ability to: Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments and the public, representing the airport in a positive manner.
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Analyze statistical and historical data, apply and use results for process changes, report writing and presentations.
• Complete projects accurately and on schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Major coursework in accounting, business administration or related field required.
• Experience in financial and cost accounting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fixed asset filing documents for the Aviation Department.
• Serves as liaison with City Finance on all fixed asset processes for inventory verification, transfer, sale, and disposal.
• Primarily responsible for completion of annual physical inventory of department fixed assets.
• Coordinate with the Rates and Charges team to assist in updating assets by providing relevant fixed asset information for the annual Airline Rates and Charges reconciliation calculation.
• Completes annual and quarterly financial reporting requirements for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Serve as primary for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) annual reporting and is a key contributor in the completion of Aviation’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Prepare land and equipment capitalization forms in accordance with City of Charlotte guidelines.
• Assist with fulfilling audit and public information requests.

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees