Senior Accountant - Operations

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General Mitchell International Airport

Senior Accountant - Operations

Salary Range: $59,280.00 - $88,878.40

Closing Date: February 13, 2026, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant - Operations position is responsible for the daily processing of all cash receipts, including ACH/lockbox deposits, PFC, and parking revenue. Reviews the parking operator's annual audit, assists with parking credit card transaction reporting (daily transaction file, monthly manual batch file for credit cards). Monthly review and validation of reimbursable expenses to parking operator of over $6M per year. Bi-Annual parking operator incentive calculation, analysis, and review. Compilation, coordination, preparation of the annual ACI financial survey which includes the FAA reporting for Parts 126 and 127. Manual credit card processing for - Misc. Unbilled, conference rooms etc. Responsible for lost ticket petty cash, and employee parking refunds. Year end and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Download and save prior day statement from bank and lockbox reports for three Airport accounts. Record check and ACH payments in GL system and match appropriate invoices. Review parking operators TC-25 for completion and accuracy. Record all payments in ERP system and include backup support for manager and Treasurer approval.
• Audits monthly report of parking contractor operating expenses of approximately $5M - $6M per year and confirms eligibility of requested reimbursement. Prepare necessary letter and forms including a check request to reimburse the contractor. Reviews annual external parking report. Works with the parking manager to process and reconcile the bi-annual parking operator incentive and annual employee parking bonus payouts.
• Provides financial and statistical data for Airport industry and FAA benchmark reports FAA 126 and FAA 127 in a timely manner and within the imposed deadlines. The compilations of this survey and FAA reporting includes almost 600 data points, calculations and KPI's relating to airport operations and financials.
• Primary contact for petty cash, review receipts, confirm reimbursement, follow policies and verify correct signatures. Complete petty cash log for each reimbursement. Holder for lost tickets and employee refund checks; includes writing out checks, reimbursement requests, and reconciling each bank account. Completion of annual statement of Public Funds.
• Processing daily revenue JV from parking operator. Download appropriate reports of revenue to complete entries. Verify all numbers and tie out and balance. Upload JV to ERP system for manager review.
• Completes analysis and year end and other duties and projects assigned including reconciling accounts and assisting with the year end audit processes. Assist other senior accountants in short term back-up to their duties. Review landing reports for accuracy and completion.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Years of Experience Required:

• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and three (3) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting or finance.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and four (4) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting or finance.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and Excel spreadsheets
• Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems and General Ledgers

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems strongly preferred
• Audit experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The ability to maintain good working relationships with airport customers, other departments, and airport employees. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of office practices and procedures; supervisory skills; skill in performing mathematical computations; analytical and organizational skills; problem solving skills; skill in analysis and reconciliation of various general ledger balances and accounts; skill in using a personal computer; data processing skills; skills in creating spread sheets; skill in planning, preparing and performing accounting tasks; oral and written communication skills; ability to operate a ten-key calculator; ability to read and interpret data processing printouts; ability to accurately compile and maintain a wide variety of statistical and accounting records for internal and external usability; ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Pay Grade: NR23 Org Unit: 5041

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.