Staff Accountant

Job Details

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ 85756

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $57,783.00 - $88,744.00 Salary/year

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Under general supervision, prepares journal entries, analyses, and other required tasks for the month‑end close process; assists in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts; serves as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed. Assist with other general accounting tasks, as needed to support the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) for Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

• 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 journal entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in the coordination of the month‑end close process.
• Perform monthly account analyses and reconciliations.
• Review accounting records and transactions as assigned for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, and compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare associated schedules as assigned.
• Prepare monthly federal excise tax, sales and use tax reports.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, as needed.
• Train to serve as payroll backup.
• Actively support the annual financial audit process.
• Proactively identify areas for potential improvement in the Finance Department.
• 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.

Position Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related fields from an accredited college or university and two years related experience. TAA will consider any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience
• Advanced bank reconciliation

• 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, including notification to your supervisor if you are unable to resolve work problems.
• Desired candidate can 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.

Environmental Requirements
Work primarily in a typical, temperature controlled administrative office setting in a semi‑enclosed workspace.

Effectively work in a fast‑paced, complex airport operating environment.
Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, with mature judgment, function in compelling, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects.
Initiate and organize responsibilities without observant supervision; and to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions.
Compile, interpret and analyze complex technical data and information for decision making and reporting purposes.
Remain focused and decisive in stressful situations; use sound and effective judgment.

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…