Airport Engineer jobs in Washington

Perform diverse accounting functions in support of the Accounting Department.

The initial focus of the position will be in Accounts Payable. Looking for someone with payables experience.

• Responsibilities may include:
  • Record transactions related to AP, verifying the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices have proper supporting documentation, signatures, authorization, and follow procurement procedures.
  • Record transactions related to AR, billing and cash receipting.
  • Record transactions related to PR.  This includes learning and understanding intricacies related to timekeeping and payroll software program(s) including complex contract language.
  • Record transactions related to GL including maintaining GL account structure, some reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to control accounts, and reconciliation of cash accounts.
  • Maintain fixed assets system and oversee inventory process.
  • Track construction projects, prepare notice of completions, and capitalize assets at project completion.
• Research and analyze complex accounting, financial, and tax related transactions.
• Compile information for external auditors, which may include research, reconciliation, and audit work paper preparation.
• Assist with budget preparation as directed.
• Assist with state and federal grants, including preparation and submission of required reporting, reimbursement request and closeout documentation.
• Prepare and present reports as directed.
• Assist other Finance and Accounting staff members and management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 30 pounds.
• Job functions require sitting for extended periods, but also involve standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, walking, carrying, and reaching.
• Extensive wrist and hand movements required for frequent keyboarding and use of office equipment.
• Ability to see objects at a close distance and extended computer use required.  
• Ability to continuously exchange information through listening and talking with customers, coworkers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals required.
• Ability to be mobile community wide for appropriate business needs required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Security Requirements 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge as a condition of employment.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license free of serious or frequent traffic violations.

Working Contacts

• Regular contact with co-workers, department heads, tenants, and vendors.

Working Conditions, Travel, Environment and Potential Hazards

• Most work is performed in an office environment with limited exposure to general public, dust, fumes and noise.  There will be occasional exposure to aircraft and all areas of the airport property.  There may be occasional travel required for continuing professional development.