Tampa International Airport (TPA) · 15 hours ago
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting and General Ledger
Tampa International Airport is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting and General Ledger to perform a comprehensive range of professional accounting responsibilities. This role involves preparing complex journal entries, analyzing financial reports, and supporting the annual financial audit while collaborating with the finance team on various initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a contributor during the annual financial audit, acting as a key member to the external auditors and coordinating Prepared-by-Client (PBC) requests
Ensure compliance with GAAP and support the implementation of new GASB pronouncements, including research, interpretation, and documentation of accounting guidance
Analyze financial statements, trends, and forecasts, applying advanced analytical skills and sound accounting judgment to support management decision-making
Support and play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of operating expenses for completeness and accuracy prior to closing
Prepare and review complex journal entries, including inter-fund financial activity across multiple funds, departments, and business units
Ensure the integrity of financial data through regular account reconciliations and variance analysis, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
Establish, maintain, and audit financial records, ledgers, and journals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards
Perform cash management and treasury-related activities, including bank reconciliations, inter-account transfers, and oversight of electronic banking transactions
Provide technical accounting support to Accounts Payable, including PCard activity review, invoice cost distribution adjustments, and ACH transaction assistance
Contribute to financial planning initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts, supporting a more strategic and sustainable finance function
Provide accounting support for capital projects, including coordination with the capital projects team on capitalization, reporting, and related accounting matters
Collaborate closely with the FP&A team during month-end close, supporting variance analysis, explaining financial results, and ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts, and budget assumptions
Maintain regular and reliable attendance as an essential function of the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Three (3) years related experience
Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must possess a valid Florida Driver License
Knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to guide financial reporting and practices
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the fiscal management of government agencies, ensuring compliance with all GASB accounting practices
Knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting processes to support effective financial planning
Knowledge of investment and cash management principles to optimize the Authority's financial resources
Knowledge of capital asset accounting, including project accounting, capitalization, reporting, and depreciation/amortization
Ability to analyze accounting and fiscal data, identifying trends and discrepancies to support informed decision-making
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority
Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information
Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism
Preferred
CPA designation preferred, or active progress toward CPA licensure
GASB knowledge preferred
Company
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority operates all publicly owned airports in Hillsborough County, with Tampa International Airport as its flagship airport.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Federal Aviation Administration
2024-10-28Grant· $40M
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