Senior Accountant - Airport (GMIA)

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Milwaukee County General Mitchell International Airport Senior Accountant Operations

Annual Salary Range: $57,512 - $86,257

Closing Date: 10/13/2024 @ 10:59 pm or sooner upon receiving 50 applications

Job Summary: The senior accountant operations position is responsible for the daily processing of all cash receipts, including ACH/lockbox deposits, and parking revenue. Reviews the parking operator annual audit, assists with parking credit card transaction reporting (daily transaction file, monthly manual batch file for credit cards). Monthly review and validation of reimbursable expenses to parking operator of over $6M per year. Quarterly parking operator incentive calculation, analysis, and review. Review and analysis of PFC Expected versus Actual Reporting, Compilation, coordination, preparation of the annual ACI financial survey which includes the FAA reporting for Parts 126 and 127. Manual credit card processing for - Misc. Unbilled, conference rooms etc. Responsible for petty cash reimbursements, lost ticket petty cash, and employee parking refunds. Year end and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily Processing of Cash Receipts. Download and save prior day statement from bank and lockbox reports for three Airport accounts. Record check and ACH payments in GL system and match to appropriate invoice. Review parking operators TC-25 for completion and accuracy. Record all payments in ERP system and include backup support for manager and Treasurer approval.

• Audit Parking Contractor Operating Expenses and incentives. Audits monthly report of parking contractor operating expenses of approximately $5M - $6M per year, confirms eligibility of requested reimbursement. Prepares necessary letter and forms including a check request to reimburse the contractor. Reviews annual parking external auditor report. Works with the parking manager to process and reconcile the quarterly parking operator incentive and annual parking employee bonus payouts. Prepares Airport industry benchmark reports - ACI and FAA Report

• Prepares Airport industry benchmark reports - ACI and FAA Report. Provides financial and statistical data for Airport industry and FAA benchmark reports FAA 126 and FAA 127 in a timley manner and within the imposed deadlines. The compilations of this survey and FAA reporting includes almost 600 data points, calculations and KPI's relating to airport operations and financials.

• Petty Cash Primary (Lost Tickets/Employee Refunds). Primary contact for petty cash; review receipts, confirm reimbursement follows policies, verify correct signature. Complete petty cash log for each reimbursement. Holder for lost tickets and employee refund checks; includes writing out checks, reimbursement requests, and reconciling each bank account. Completion of annual statement of Public Funds.

• Daily Parking Journal Voucher. Processing daily revenue JV from parking operator. Download appropriate reports of revenue to complete entry. Verify all numbers tie out and balance. Upload JV to ERP system for manager review.

• Other/Analytical Duties as assigned. Completes analysis and Year end and other duties and projects as assigned including reconciling accounts and assisting with the year end audit processes. Assist other accountant in short term back-up to their duties. Review landing reports for accuracy and completion.

Minimum Education and Years of Experience Required:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• The ability to lift/carry up to 20lbs and push/pull up to 20lbs occasionally.

Preferred Areas:

• Basic knowledge of ERP system strongly preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Basic Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, ERP, General Ledger.
• Routine shifts hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Intermittent or cyclical work pressures with occasional exposure to high stress work environments.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of office practices and procedures; supervisory skills; skill in performing mathematical computations; analytical and organizational skills; problem solving skills; skill in analysis and reconciliation of various general ledger balances and accounts; skill in using a personal computer; data processing skills; skills in creating spread sheets; skill in planning, preparing and performing accounting tasks; oral and written communication skills; ability to operate a ten-key calculator; ability to read and interpret data processing printouts; ability to accurately compile and maintain a wide variety of statistical and accounting records for internal and external usability; ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

Note: This Original Examination is open to qualified internal and external candidates of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Airport, GMIA, Timmerman, 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
• Milwaukee, WI, USA