Fixed Asset Accountant

Date Opened: Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Accounting

Salary: $66,785.82 - $83,482.27 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for accounting and reporting activities for the Fixed Assets program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Responsibilities include ensuring all the Airport's tangible and intangible assets are properly recorded, disposed, and retired according to applicable City of Charlotte regulations, as well as workflow approval of assets, and reconciliation of various reports to the financial system of record. Additionally, this position will assist in preparing and maintaining the Capital Equipment List and serve as primary back up to other accountants and assist with routine and special projects within Aviation's Financial Reporting section.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare fixed asset filing documents for the Aviation Department. Serves as liaison with City Finance on all fixed asset processes for inventory verification, transfer, sale, and disposal.
• Primarily responsible for completion of annual physical inventory of department fixed assets.
• Coordinate with the Rates and Charges team to assist in updating assets by providing relevant fixed asset information for the annual Airline Rates and Charges reconciliation calculation.
• Completes annual and quarterly financial reporting requirements for federal, state, and local agencies. Serve as primary for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) annual reporting and is a key contributor in the completion of Aviation's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Prepare land and equipment capitalization forms in accordance with City of Charlotte guidelines.
• Assist with fulfilling audit and public information requests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or Equivalent plus five years of experience

2 year college degree plus three years of experience

Bachelor's level degree plus one year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of experience, or Master's degree and one year of experience
• Major coursework in accounting, business administration or related field required.
• Experience in financial and cost accounting and financial analysis.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) pertaining to capital assets.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Thorough knowledge of cost management principles, techniques, statistical analysis techniques for research and process enhancement/improvement

Skills in:

Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments and the public, representing the airport in a positive manner.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to analyze statistical and historical data, apply and use results for process changes, report writing and presentations.
• Ability to complete projects accurately and on schedule.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This is a hybrid position (two days in office and three days remote) where standard office hours apply Monday through Friday. Additionally, attendance required at after-hours meetings, and during urgent or special situations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a City driving permit.
• Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

BENEFITS

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