Job Description

Summary Statement

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The Boise Airport is comprised of 130 employees focused on a mission to provide services to meet the demand of our growing community. Our airport is undergoing a multi-million-dollar expansion to accommodate future transportation needs. If you're searching for an exciting career filled with special project assignments and countless ways to make an impact in a fast-growing community, we want you to apply for our Accounting Analyst opening!

Provides advanced financial accounting services for the Department of Aviation in multiple accounting functions Ensures appropriate public accounting procedures are established and followed Ensures the timely and accurate processing of airport expenditures and preparation and tracking of FAA grant-related expenditures Performs work independently under general supervision within established practices and procedures

Boise is pretty awesome. Urban and outdoorsy. Wild and relaxing. Friendly and unforgettable. Get out and recreate! Enjoy our Ridge to Rivers trail system, Greenbelt riverfront pathways, world class Rhodes Skate Park, and Whitewater Park. Bogus Basin Ski Area is also just minutes from Downtown. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

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Manages accounts receivable and payable processes and prepares monthly detail backup and billing for airport customers. Reconciles source documents with bank deposits and researches complicated discrepancies. Tracks outstanding billings for customers. Prepares reporting and audit schedules for the finance department.



Maintains financial data on airport contract agencies. Monitors and calculates agency billing rates and prepares quarterly updates and fiscal year-end accruals. Analyzes revenue data and provides quarterly and yearly estimates for contract agencies. Maintains accounts receivable aging reports for all customers and performs first-level collection. Prepares cash receipt entries for entry into the accounting systems. Reviews and resolves invoice issues and follows up with project owners and vendors regarding payment issues.



Performs detailed reconciliation of daily packets submitted by parking operators to ensure all revenue is properly accounted for and deposited. Tracks federal expenditures to the correct grant and prepare grant schedules and associated support for grant draws. Track expenditures related to multiple Passenger Facilities Charges (PFC) applications. Works with the airport business development team to maintain contracts and leases.



Performs follow-up with the parking operator for any reconciling items to ensure accuracy and completeness of the daily submission. Reconciles liability accounts for balance sheet reconciliation. Performs customer service for walk-in customers and responds to customer inquiries. Issues ground transportation permits and tracks Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) cards issued.



Supports the department's biannual and annual planning with relation to capital projects. Manages and tracks purchase orders, activities and fixed asset transactions. Serves as a liaison between accounting and asset custodians, including monitoring the annual inventory process. Provides assistance and training on financial software for department staff.



Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

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Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Associate's degree in finance, economics, business or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in working with accounting principles related to accounts receivable, accounts payable processing, fixed assets and inventory, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of:accounting theory, principles and practices; departmental policies and procedures; preparation of detailed reports; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to:communicate effectively with internal and external customers; analyze financial data; observe, compare or monitor data to determine the accuracy of financial records; analyze and evaluate accounting problems and prepare reports and statements pertinent to accounting and related data; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Driving Record Check Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Working Conditions

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The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp.

Working Environment

Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.