Senior Staff Accountant

ABOUT US

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11 million passengers in 2024 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated 169,000 aircraft operations in 2024. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.

Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.

The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is between $61,382.00 and $73,658.40

THE POSITION

The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a highly professional individual to join our team as a Senior Staff Accountant. This role involves complex accounting duties including general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, and various analytics using a variety of accounting systems. Work is performed independently under the direction of the finance manager with oversight from the director of finance. Supervision of staff level employees will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares various accounting and audit schedules throughout the fiscal year
• Prepares and posts general journal entries accurately and in a timely manner
• Provides management team with accurate, comprehensive financial information
• Prepares surveys conducted by government agencies
• Performs monthly reconciliations
• Assist with the Page Field accounting functions to include financial reporting and analysis
• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting procedures, particularly those related to new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations
• Assists in determining compliance with finance-related laws, rules and regulations (internal reviews and audits)
• Maintains and monitors fixed assets in accordance with Florida Statute inventory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Considerable knowledge of general accounting theory and financial reporting
• Familiarity with fiscal principles, practices and reporting
• Ability to perform accounting procedures in the maintenance of fiscal accounting records; perform detailed work involving written or numeric data and make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately, avoiding errors in recordkeeping
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize effectively, be highly organized and have a methodical approach to daily work
• Ability to summarize analyze and reconcile financial and accounting data and prepare fiscal reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and at various levels of an organization; technical skills, both verbal and written
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, or business
• Three to five years of professional accounting and/or finance experience
• Considerable knowledge of personal computer and financial accounting software, such as integrated spreadsheets and databases to include strong Excel skills
• A valid Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.