SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Finance & HR

Starting Salary Range: $71,821 - $82,594
Salary Range: $71,821 – $107,737 Posting Date: 4/24/23
Full-Time, Exempt Closing Date: 5/15/23

Lead and assist in numerous financial aspects of the Airport Authority including but not limited to
billings and cash receipts, accounts payable and cash disbursements, fixed asset accounting,
general ledger and journal entries, payroll, monthly and annual financial reporting, annual
independent audit, and annual budget and preliminary budget forecasting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance.
Minimum five years of experience in general ledger accounting.
Experience implementing or working with an ERP system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of government accounting experience, preferred.
CPA Certificate, preferred.

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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW.

1. Applicants desiring to be considered for this position should apply directly with the Sarasota-Manatee

Airport Authority by visiting our website @www.flysrq.com; or, calling 941-359-2770 ext. 4766.

Return your completed SMAA application to the address shown on the signature page of the

application form; OR fax it to 941-359-5024; OR email it to application@flysrq.com.
Only Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) application forms will be accepted.

2. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date in order to be considered eligible for the

position. Resumes may be submitted as supplements but cannot be accepted in lieu of an application.
Applications and resumes are subject to disclosure under the Florida Sunshine Law.

3. Veterans’ Preference documentation, reference names, etc. must be submitted at the time of

application. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, appropriate identification
documents verifying eligibility for employment will be required for the applicant who is hired.

4. The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers

to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

5. Your application will not be considered unless complete answers are provided to all questions on

the application.

6. The Airport Authority's Drug-Free Workplace Program requires that applicants take and pass a
drug/nicotine test prior to being hired.

SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION

Job Code: 1039

Date Approved: 04/23
Grade: 40

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT: Finance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt



JOB SUMMARY



Lead and assist in numerous financial aspects of the Airport Authority including but not limited to
billings and cash receipts, accounts payable and cash disbursements, fixed asset accounting,
general ledger and journal entries, payroll, monthly and annual financial reporting, annual
independent audit, and annual budget and preliminary budget forecasting.




JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Performs accounting duties with an understanding of the elements of the Statement of Revenues,
Expenses, and Changes in Equity.

Ensures complete, accurate and timely processing of all accounting transaction daily in the
General Ledger.

Ensures all integration within the General ledger from sub-ledgers and other systems are
functioning properly and accurately.

Lead month end close activities including preparing/assisting in journal entries, balance sheet
account reconciliations and performing trial balance and financial statement analysis including
preparing and/or posting journal entries with accurate coding and complete documentation.

Review and reconcile all financial data as part of month-end close activities.

Provide full support and oversight to accounting team members including Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable, Treasury, Banking, Investment, Grants, Debt Service, and any other accounting
function.

Responsible for the fixed asset function including payment of invoices, and review of the monthly
reconciliation of construction in progress accounts with Planning and Engineering financials.

Create monthly transfer and depreciation journal entries. Monitor the fixed asset listing and work
with various managers on disposal of assets. Provide CFO with backup for review.

Manage debt to assure compliance with ordinance, covenants and statutory laws and work with
CFO to plan, organize and direct capital financing, bond funding an issuance of new debt.

Review and analyze independent audit reports of concessionaires’ gross receipts and compare
totals to previously reported amounts. Manage financial compliance, including the
concessionaire agreed upon procedures with the independent auditor. Streamline and/or
enhance and maintain an adequate system of internal accounting control.

Prepare monthly law enforcement officer (LEO) salary/hours recap report for submission to TSA for
LEO Checkpoint reimbursement.

Assist in developing the annual budget including airline rates and charges.

Assist in year-end closing activities including scheduling and preparation for external audits,
leading prepared by clients’ schedules (PBC), process narratives, providing and/or coordinating
support documentation for external auditors, vetting trial balance before submission, and
managing the document data portal.

In response to internal audit department, work with the CFO on various compliance and internal
control issues.

Develop Excel spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and PowerPoint presentations on a variety of
accounting and operational topics/issues, as directed by Authority management.

Assist with review of other accounting/finance department work product for accuracy and
provide functional redundancy.

Assist with the implementation, development, and ongoing operation of the ERP system.

Employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented
in this description.



Other Job Responsibilities:

Assists in developing department directives and procedures.

Coordinates special and non-routine projects.

Manages the payroll journal entry.

Serves as back up to Grants Administration.

Performs other duties as required.



MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, Calculator, Copier, Office Machines



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Where "preferred" is indicated, the qualification is not essential.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance.

Minimum five years of experience in general ledger accounting.

Three years of government accounting experience, preferred.

Experience implementing or working with an ERP system.

Licenses and Certifications:

CPA Certificate, preferred.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of generally accepted financial and governmental accounting principles (FASB &
GASB).

Recent working knowledge of new lease pronouncements (GASB 87)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of reconciliation procedures.

Knowledge of auditing and budgeting procedures.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, FAA regulations and airport policies relating to financial
management, accounting, and grant administration, preferred.

Knowledge of airport operations, preferred.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees,
outside agencies and the public.

Ability to mentor and develop others.

Ability to preserve highest levels of confidentiality of information.

Ability to remain focused and self-disciplined.

Ability to make independent decisions, recommendations, and provide necessary objective
information.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

Skilled in organizing and attention to detail.

Strong sense of urgency.

Physical Requirements:
Senior Accountant must be diligent in adhering to all work-related safety rules, procedures and
regulations and take the precautions necessary to comply with the Airport Authority safety policy.

Mental Requirements:

The employee must have the mental capacity to provide technical support to the account
department; the ability to review accounting department transactions, prepare a variety of
government filings, returns and specialty reports. Must maintain confidentiality of information and
develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, outside
agencies and the general public.



Environmental Requirements:
Senior Accountant generally works in an office environment.



Summary Clause:

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job class specification are intended only as illustrations of
the various duties to be performed and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does
not exclude them from being performed by the Senior Accountant if the duties are similar, related,
or a logical assignment to the position. This job class specification does not constitute an employment
contract between SMAA and the Senior Accountant and is subject to change at the discretion of
the Airport Authority.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES one

Physical/Mental Requirements



Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Code: 1039

Date: 04/23

Physical/Mental Percentage of Time

Continuous 67-100% Frequently 34-66% Occasionally 1-33% Infrequent - less
than

once a day

Standing X

Sitting X

Walking X

Lifting

1-10 lbs. X

11-20 lbs. X

21-35 lbs. X

36-50 lbs. X

over 50 lbs. X

Carrying X

Reaching X

Climbing X

Driving X

Written X
Communication

Oral X
Communication

Reading X

Hand Dexterity X

Reasoning X

Decision Making X

Analyzing X

Sensory X

Sight X

The mental and physical aspects shown with an "x" relate to this specific position and have been identified for ADA compliance purposes only. This
information shall not be used to determine salary grades, nor shall it be used to make comparisons with other positions.

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