Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, thoughtful decision‑making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

• Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in‑office collaboration and remote productivity.
• Salary: The hiring salary range for the Accountant is $72,166 to $80,184. The full pay range for the Accountant is $61,680 to $98,688.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18–33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement. Ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on‑site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Final date to receive applications: January 19, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

The Accounting department is seeking a solutions‑driven Accountant with a keen eye for accuracy and a commitment to responsiveness, learning, and financial stewardship. This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals who is ready to apply their knowledge, build confidence in their practice, and grow within a supportive team environment.

The selected individual will contribute to reconciling accounts, researching variances, and improving accounting processes while gaining exposure to a variety of operational and reporting functions. This position offers more than routine accounting—it presents the chance to analyze inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and strengthen financial controls in a dynamic public agency setting.

With a front‑row seat to the financial operations of one of the busiest single‑runway airports in the U.S., this role provides the opportunity to develop public sector experience, collaborate across departments, and support the financial efficiency of an organization that keeps San Diego connected and moving forward.

• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepares financial statements, cash statements, and audit work papers; supports month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: Maintains fixed asset records, determines capitalizations, reconciles schedules, and assists with the annual fixed asset inventory.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Ensures payments comply with Authority policies, purchase orders, and contracts; processes invoices, audits check runs, and resolves vendor…