JFK International Air Terminal · 9 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Jamaica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expJFK International Air Terminal is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Controller in various financial functions. The role involves transactional processing, financial analysis, budget development, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
Air TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
Process vendor and expense report payments
Cash reconciliations
Process year-end 1099 reports as required for vendors
Maintains accounts payable filing system and general ledger
Completes month/year-end close duties as assigned
Performs other accounting functions as assigned
Assists in the preparation of management reports and accompanying schedules
Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements and external audit
Conforms with all internal policies & procedures
Documents policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Contributes to department and organization special projects, as assigned
Process monthly billings for Airlines and other tenants
Audits and records concessionaires' monthly sales reports
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA desirable, not required
2-3 years of accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology
Techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting records
Generally accepted auditing principles, procedures, and practices
The ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate financial reports
The ability to present accounting data in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical users
The ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems
Excellent organization and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines
Active learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active listening: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Time management: Manage one's own time or the time of others
Coordination with others: Adjust actions in relation to others' actions
Judgement and decision making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Comprehend oral information: Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Speak: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Comprehend written information: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Write: Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Recognize problems: Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Reason to solve problems: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Make sense of information: Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns
Company
JFK International Air Terminal
JFK International Air Terminal, LLC (JFKIAT) is the operator of Terminal 4 at John F.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Roel Huinink
Chief Executive Officer
James May
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Metropolitan Airport News
2025-02-15
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