Senior Accounting Technician

If better busy than bored is one of your personal values, then you owe it to yourself to consider this opportunity that just found its way to your screen. Who are we? We are the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA), an organization that is proud to move our community in many important ways, not the least of which is with a $3.6 Billion economic impact on our region (yes, that's a billion with a b). The airport functions like a small city with about 2,500 employees working for a variety of entities. Approximaly 290 of those work directly for RTAA: We have our own police and fire department, we employ engineers, planners, marketing professionals, parking attendants, journey-level maintenance workers, and much more. Our award-winning Finance team is responsible for mission-critical functions, and the the Senior Accounting Technician is at the heart of the action.

Who are you? You are someone who is far beyond counting beans. You prize accuracy, operate with a high degree of independence and judgement, and thrive in an environment where you partner with other RTAA departments to make sure that that the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed. In other words, every check that goes out is both timely and accurate. You appreciate a challenge, and are eager to learn new things. You are undaunted by the complexities of airport math, and have a deep desire to make a substantial contribution to your workplace. You are excited to serve as a backup payroll administrator, you have the patience to learn a complicated payroll system, and look forward to employing equal measures of customer service and attention to detail. You're a whiz at automated accounting systems, you're not afraid of organizing and interpreting data, and you possess the ability to analyze and interpret procedures, policies, rules and regulations applicable to public sector accounting. You are also willing and able to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers and are great at supporting your co-workers and bringing a great mood to work everyday.

We are a proud team. We are an amazing team. And we are looking to hire greatness. Is that you? There is one position open, and both internal and external applicants will be considered.

Examples of Duties

• Maintain and provide oversight of accounts receivable; initiate monthly billing process; post payments to accounts receivable by reconciling payments received with invoices issued; update and balance subsidiary ledger; generate monthly computerized reconciliation reports using daily accounts receivable batch log to input the correct data.
• Initiate revenue collection on accounts receivable by reviewing sub-ledger, contact tenants, airlines, and concessionaires concerning delinquent or inaccurate accounts, and request timely payment of outstanding balances to ensure appropriate cash flow.
• Verify, audit, edit, and initiate processing of bi-weekly payroll run at least quarterly; review employee timecards; generate, review, and reconcile payroll reports, earnings statements, and deductions; generate payroll checks and direct deposit files. Serve as backup to Payroll Administrator and be prepared to perform all duties of payroll processing.
• Review, analyze, balance, and reconcile general ledger accounts and other accounting transactions based on the interpretation and application of accounting theories, principles, and practices; identify and resolve problems.
• Utilize computer programs and database systems to enter, post, verify, and retrieve a wide variety of routine to complex accounting and financial data, reports, and information.
• Compile and distribute required reports; research and resolve errors. This may require interfacing with other departments and customers.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology of general accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, preferably including knowledge of RTAA's general accounting and associated financial systems, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to apply analytical methods, including computer applications to identify and reconcile errors, prepare, and maintain accurate and timely accounting records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally; ability to establish, maintain, and foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Entry Salary: $60,085 $75,707 per year with opportunity for merit-based increases up to a maximum of $91,329. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This is a salaried position and is exempt from overtime.
Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few!

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or payroll accounting record systems, financial worksheets, and interpreting financial and accounting data.

How To Apply:

A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: www.renoairport.com/careers.

Please read the following carefully! We want you to be successful, and there are certain things that you need to know. We use your application (not your resume!) to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications.

Tips For Success

For each job, use the Experience: Work History section to carefully describe your work experience, education, training, and any other information you'd like us to know.

• Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement. You may submit a resume and cover letter if you'd like, but it is not considered a substitute for a well-done application.
• Please provide at least five years of employment history. If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each position separately along with the time or dates you were in each position.
• Explain any gaps of employment of six months or more in the work history section. To do this, just add a New Position' and write Unemployed' for the Company and what was occurring under the "Title" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the "Summary" section is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.

Questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation, should be addressed to the RTAA People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450.

Selection Procedure:

Review of Application: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met. For those applicants found to meet minimum qualifications, the next step of the process will be an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education and experience to enable evaluation of the application.

Interview Process: Only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview. The interview process may include an initial panel interview, followed by subsequent assessment exercises to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks and/or employment interviews with other RTAA personnel.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and an Airport Security Badging test.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority welcomes, values and respects diversity and inclusiveness practices that honor the fundamental value
and dignity of all individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.