Senior Accountant

DFW International Airport • Grapevine, TX

94d

About The Position

Under general direction of the Financial Planning Manager, participates in the processing, maintenance, and reporting of the Board’s financial information. Related responsibilities include professional level work in the area of governmental accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. Exercises initiative, judgment, and discretion in the execution of responsibilities within the constraints of generally accepted accounting principles and Board policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Five (5) plus years of experience in financial accounting and financial analysis.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master’s in Business or Public Administration.
• Three (3) years of experience in project management.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and writing explanations for variances.
• Progressively responsible, professional-level experience in accounting functions.
• Knowledge of contract administration principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly and annual financial report and key performance indicator package for senior management and the board of directors.
• Prepares allocation entries and business unit profit/loss reports.
• Provide financial support to operating units and perform ad hoc projects assigned by manager.
• Supports the development, modification, implementation and/or integration of new and revised financial systems.
• Leads or participates in project teams involved in financial related projects, such as external audits and special studies, develops work plans, captures and analyzes information and presents findings.
• Performs technical advanced-level accounting, applying appropriate principles, practices, and procedures when recording, maintaining, adjusting, and balancing financial records.
• Develops and maintains schedules and models to track, reconcile, and report financial information on special projects/programs.
• Extracts data from established accounts, summary, and detail ledgers; prepares comprehensive, accurate, concise reports and financial schedules, including supporting documentation.
• Edits and reviews financial transactions for accuracy and completeness; determines and prepares necessary adjustments.
• Performs complex and detailed research and analysis. Prepares and presents statistical reports.
• Prepares journal entries with enough supporting documentation to record activity into appropriate funds, as required, after researching activity.
• Participates in the month-end and year-end close process and procedures to prepare required schedules and reports.
• Participates in the development and analysis of Airport trends and activities and quantifies potential financial impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees