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Spokane International Airport · 10 hours ago

Accounting Clerk

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

Spokane International Airport is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting Department by performing diverse accounting functions. The role involves managing accounts payable transactions, preparing reconciliations, and providing support for process improvements and audits.

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Responsibilities

Record transactions related to Accounts Payable (AP), verifying the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices have proper supporting documentation, signatures, authorization, and follow procurement procedures

Resolve AP discrepancies and/or disputes

Process corporate credit card statements for payment, including verification of proper documentation, signatures, authorization and account coding

Manage timely communications with organizational and external stakeholders

Prepare reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers to control accounts

Prepare correcting and recurring journal entries related to AP

Maintain physical and electronic filing systems

Assist with researching accounting transactions

Provide support for accounts payable initiatives and process improvements

Compile information for external auditors, which may include research, reconciliation, and audit work paper preparation

Assist with fixed asset tracking and inventory reconciliation

Prepare monthly reconciliations

Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members as directed by accounting manager

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounts Payable (AP)General Ledger (GL)Computerized accounting systemsWashington State Sales taxReconciliation processesError identificationSoftware skillsMath proficiencyEnglish proficiencyConfidentialityTeam collaborationTime managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related field

General understanding of basic functions in AP and General Ledger (GL) and the interaction between these functions

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems including functions necessary to properly record AP activity

Knowledge of Washington State Sales and Excise tax reporting as it applies in AP and account reconciliations

Ability to identify and correct errors in underlying transactions

Ability to reconcile subsidiary ledgers to control accounts

Ability to quickly learn and retain concepts that may be unfamiliar

Work as a contributing, collaborative member of a team

Work well under pressure, meet multiple and conflicting deadlines

Prioritize a variety of tasks under supervision and use good judgment

Read, write, speak and understand English

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Use 10-key, spreadsheets, word processing, and database programs at intermediate levels

Proficiency in math and account analysis for debit/credit and correcting entries

Present information in a professional, logical manner with strong interpersonal skills

Establish effective working relationships with others

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 30 pounds

Job functions require sitting for extended periods; walking and standing intermittently; and stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching occasionally

Extensive wrist and hand movements required for frequent keyboarding and use of office equipment

Ability to see objects at a close distance and extended computer use required

Ability to continuously exchange information through listening and talking with customers, coworkers, and other individuals required

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge as a condition of employment

Preferred

Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of varying experience in AP, including reconciliation processes

Benefits

Medical coverage (includes vision) through Kaiser Permanente

Health Savings Account (HSA) for high deductible plans

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for the other plans

Dental coverage is through MetLife

Life insurance at two times the annual salary

Optional life insurance

Short term and long term disability

Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement System - PERS Plan

Employee assistance program through BHO

Employee wellness program

Parking is provided

11 holidays

Vacation is earned at eight (8) hours a month for the first five (5) years and increases every five (5) years

Sick leave accrues at eight (8) hours a month

Military and jury leave

Company

Spokane International Airport

Spokane International Airport specializes in cargo, commercial carriers and aircraft service operations.

Spokane, Washington, USA

51-200 employees

https://spokaneairports.net/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Ryan Sheehan, A.A.E.

Chief Operating Officer

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