Tucson Airport Authority · 1 week ago
Grants and Compliance Accountant
Tucson, AZ 85756
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $89K/yr
2+ years expThe Tucson Airport Authority is seeking a Grants and Compliance Accountant to assist with reporting, monitoring compliance, and managing invoicing processes for grant-funded projects. This role involves reconciliation of accounts, preparation for audits, and support for various accounting tasks to ensure compliance with financial standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist the grants team with reporting, monitoring compliance, and preparing full invoicing and reimbursement processes for grant funded projects including journal entries, analyses, and other required tasks for the month-end close process; assists in the reconciliation of grant reimbursement balance sheet, accounts and required reporting documents and forms
Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals
Prepare and record monthly reimbursement packets and entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Assist in the coordination of the month-end close process
Perform monthly general ledger account analyses and reconciliations, including but not limited to project summaries
Review accounting records and transactions as assigned for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, and compliance with company policy and procedures
Assist in preparing for grant audits, ensuring that all project records, procurement documents, and financial reports are organized and complete for audit review
Assist with preparation of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards as part of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Assist with grant reconciliations, including the grant closeout process, ensuring that financial reports, project summaries, and any funding agency required closeout documentation are submitted timely
Support the Director of Grants and Compliance with the final reconciliation of grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding agency’s reporting and grant closeout standards, including maintaining records per record-keeping guidelines
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare associated schedules as assigned
Assist as needed with preparation of monthly federal excise tax, sales and use tax reports
Assist with accounts payable functions, as needed
Actively support the annual financial audit process
Proactively identify areas for potential improvement in the Finance Department and Grants and Compliance processes
Other duties as assigned
Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related fields from an accredited college or university
Two years related experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience
Advanced account reconciliations
Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to initiate and organize responsibilities and to meet deadlines
Willingness to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and provide excellent customer service
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills and innovative approach to problem-solving
Effective decision-making abilities
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, complex airport operating environment with competing deadlines and multiple tasks and projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality and display mature judgment
Ability to initiate and organize responsibilities without observant supervision
Ability to compile, interpret and analyze complex technical data and information for decision making and reporting purposes
Ability to remain focused and decisive in stressful situations
Read, write, and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner
Communicate clearly via telephone/cellular telephone
Use office machines, i.e., computer, fax, calculators, copy machines and other office machines
Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with department personnel, other TAA personnel, outside agencies and airport users as required
Maintain discreet and professional sense of confidentiality
Be sensitive and aware of actions and reactions of employees, tenants, and outside agencies
Perform cross-training within work environment
Engage in self-improvement activities and training
Exercise effective customer service and public relations practices and procedures
Valid Arizona Driver's license
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, and 200 course requirements and certifications within first year of employment
Must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required
Company
Tucson Airport Authority
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an independent, non-profit organization operating Tucson International Airport and general aviation reliever Ryan Airfield.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Danette Bewley, A.A.E.
President/CEO
Anthony Casella
Chief Technology Officer
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