Job SummaryResponsible for financial controls, accounting systems and reports. Administratively responsible for record keeping, collection and distribution of funds required for the operation of the Airport.
Essential Job Functions- Manage, direct and supervise Accounting Department staff and Administrative Assistant.
- Maintenance of Airport records in accordance with established procedures.
- Preparation of Airport financial statements as required by the Company and NYSDOT.
- Preparation and distribution of billing, including tenant cost allocation recovery, periodic tenant fee adjustments and all other business activity fees.
- Monitor accounts receivable and collection efforts.
- Airport purchasing coordinator.
- Safeguarding of cash and depositing of all collections.
- Preparation of Operating Budget.
- Responsible for the employee orientation and human resource functions. Responsible for Sexual Harassment and any other annual training session as may be required by the Company.
- Responsible for all hardware and software needs of the Department.
- Participate in the audit process, as required.
- Participate in the "Total Quality Management" efforts.
- Participate in the OSHA programs when required.
- Perform other tasks as may be required by the Airport Manager.
Core Competencies- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage employees while fostering accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
- Effectively balances customer, employee, and operational needs by monitoring workloads, resolving issues, and promoting employee commitment and retention.
- Adapts leadership style to business needs by providing coaching, guidance, delegation, and support to achieve desired outcomes.
- Establishes clear performance expectations, aligns individual and team goals, and delivers constructive coaching and feedback to improve results.
- Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and complex challenges by creating clarity, managing priorities, and driving accountability.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while anticipating business needs and implementing effective solutions.
- Build trust, credibility, and collaborative relationships while promoting alignment with organizational goals and company values.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including active listening, stakeholder engagement, and customer service.
- Skilled in managing conflict, supporting change initiatives, and adapting to evolving business priorities.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a strong sense of urgency.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to leverage data, reports, and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational effectiveness.
- Intermediate proficiency in department-specific software, systems, and business applications preferred.
Required Skills & QualificationsEducation & Experience- Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance is required.
- At least three (3) years' experience in accounting and finance is desirable.
Licenses, Certifications & Eligibility- Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License as a condition of employment.
- Must be eligible to obtain all airport staff access and security clearances.
Technical & Functional Skills- Demonstrates ability to handle problems associated with accounting operations, preparation of trial balances, accounting analysis, financial statements and reports.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage the department in a professional manner, possess leadership skills, communicates effectively and be able to provide customer service to both internal and external customers and clients.
- Must have general knowledge of accounting systems, contract administration, hardware and software.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Preferred Skills- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Work Authorization & Travel Requirements- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport credentials, including security badges, background clearances, and authorizations required to access secure, restricted, and operational areas of the airport.
- Must obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and training required by regulatory agencies and company policies.
- Must successfully complete required safety, security, operational, emergency response, and company policy training.
- This position may be designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to applicable regulatory, employer, and airport authority requirements.
Work Environment, Physical & Cognitive Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- This job description is not intended to list every duty, responsibility, or working conditions. Duties and requirements may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation & Benefits OverviewBenefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid company holidays
- Professional development opportunities
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