Jackson, Mississippi
Accounting and Finance Manager Job Opening in Jackson, Mississippi - Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
Accounting & Finance Manager
The Accounting and Finance Manager performs accounting duties and oversees the accounting staff. Plans and coordinates the daily activities and operations of the Finance Department. Activities to manage include payroll, invoicing, revenue collections, accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger maintenance. Coordinates assigned activities with airport internal staff, external agencies, and others; provides highly responsible and complex assistance to the Chief Financial Officer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Chief Financial Officer. Exercises direct supervision over accounting support staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -- Essential and important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, supervises and coordinates accounting operational activities within the Finance Department to include payroll, invoicing, revenue collections, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed asset accounting, and etc.
Assists in the development and implementation of performance duties, selection of accounting support staff, trains, motivates and evaluates the accounting support staff.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and initiatives for the Finance Department; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements fiscal policies and procedures.
Assists with the annual budget functions to include supplying initial financial information to staff, develops an annual budget calendar, compiles departmental budgets into airport-wide budget, produces a final budget document, oversees the budget input into accounting software, and monitors budget compliance. Assists in establishing rates and charges for airport tenants and airlines and compiling airline supplied activity forecasts.
Assists with the annual audit. Coordinates the accounting activities and internal controls with the external audit firm. Compiles information for the annual financial audit and assists with the preparation of notes and statistical information for publication. Monitors established administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; ensures audit compliance. Recommends updates as needed.
Provides assistance to the Chief Financial Officer and coordinates accounting activities with airport internal staff, external agencies, and others as needed.
Researches and applies generally accepted accounting/auditing principles, standards, state and federal laws and regulations that affect the areas for which responsible and develops procedures as needed.
Assists in preparing comprehensive reports, prepares financial reports as required by law, and various financial analyses. Manages daily cash requirements and ensures bond reporting requirements.
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Participates in a variety of projects including various funding mechanisms including reimbursements and reporting requirements.
Responds to requests for information as they pertain to the Finance Department. Other Important Responsibilities and Duties:
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Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes within the field of accounting that impact JMAA.
Assists in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. Knowledge and skills:
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High degree of problem solving capability and time management skills; results oriented
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused and nonpartisan work environment
A detail-oriented, highly organized leader, with a high degree of business knowledge, proactively evaluating business needs for continual improvement
Ability to work in a team environment on multiple projects while effectively communicating in a professional manner with all levels of management
Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations without precedent.
Experience in a complex environment with rapidly changing needs, multiple sources of funding, multiple services contracts, and multi-agency contacts.
Advanced oral and written communication skills and the ability to adequately relay data, facts and information. Must be sufficiently knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles of accounting/auditing and the implementation and administration of such principles.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work creatively and quickly within the structure of the public sector
Ability to use sound judgment, logic and reason. Must be able to prepare, interpret and respond to written and verbal communications Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job related physical requirements may be added to on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. These are typical requirements; however, reasonable accommodations may be possible. Moderate Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds. Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Far Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Accommodation: Ability to adjust focus. Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is frequently required to stand; and walk. The incumbent is occasionally Education and Experience: A Bachelor?s Degree in accounting or finance and six (6) years of experience in accounting or auditing experience including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. Applicant will be required to provide a transcript during the final stage of the selection process. License or Certificate: Must be able to pass and maintain a background and security clearance. * Public Employees? Retirement System (PERS)* Employees earn vacation and medical leave on a monthly basis.* Educational Reimbursement available to all fulltime employees for educational submit a completed copy of the following employment application to:
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* Employees receive pay for 10 holidays and any other day proclaimed as a holiday.
* Employer pays 100% of employees? medical, dental, life, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Excellent Benefits include, but are not limited to:
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Must possess a valid Mississippi State driver?s license.
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Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.
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Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Midrange: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $63,800.00 to $90,000.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
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