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Tampa International Airport (TPA) · 11 hours ago

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting and General Ledger

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

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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Comp. & Benefits

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

GAAP complianceFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsCPA designationGASB knowledgeFinancial forecastingCash managementCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solving

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.

Founded in 1971

Tampa, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees