Fixed Asset Accountant #2104-221100-01

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This position is responsible for accounting and reporting activities for the Fixed Assets program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Responsibilities include: ensuring all of 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.

• Prepare asset booking documents for the Aviation Department.

• Coordinate with the Rates and Charges team on annual assets for rates and charges reconciliation.

• Prepare required documentation related to asset values and useful life.

• Monitor capital project progress and make recommendations regarding appropriate timing of asset capitalization.

• Prepare and submit required paperwork for retiring or disposing of assets.

• Work with Records Manager to retain needed asset documentation and disposal of records in accordance with legal retention schedules.

• Lead annual physical inventory of department assets.

• Knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) pertaining to capital assets.

• Knowledge of inventory management.

• Computer skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and Word.

• 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.

• Experience with capital assets and inventory management.

• Major course work in accounting, business administration, public administration or related field.  

Bachelor's level degree and one year relevant experience.

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.

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