Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an intermediate financial position which provides financial, administrative and clerical support to the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Finance division. This role is responsible for preparing and processing payments for vendor invoices and other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies. This position reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed, reconciling invoices. This position also highlights the day-to-day administration of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. Work is also subject to periodic audit. Does related work as required. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and organizational skills, able to meet deadlines, good people skills, and a collaborative spirit to work in our team-based environment. 

Benefits

The Authority offers full-time employees a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, New York State deferred compensation (457b), Employee Assistance Program, and membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).

Typical Work Activities

• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Perform monthly reconciliations
• Maintain vendor accounts in an accurate and organized manner while staying in compliance with Authority policies and procedures
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
• Review and reconcile invoice and vendor statement discrepancies
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintaining historical records
• Paying vendors by processing checks, ACH and positive pay file submissions and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Maintains a varied and complex set of accounting records, posts entries to these books from supporting records, makes adjustment entries
• Provides recommendations to the Finance Manager to establish new, and effective accounts payable procedures.
• Provides general administrative support by assisting with mail, and front desk duties on occasion
• Provides other administrative and financial functions to support the accounting department as assigned

• Good knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to accounting transactions.
• Experience using financial accounting software
• Working knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment, including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of the general principles of public finances administration, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of some complexity.
• Ability to perform detailed work including written or numeric data and to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to enter data in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to stay well-organized and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with a diverse staff, contractors, and the public
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation, which may include but are not limited to: 
• Remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing at a desk
• Moving from one work area to another to accomplish tasks
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Minimum Qualifications

A. Bachelor's degree in accounting; and one (1) year of experience in accounting, financial auditing, or accounts payable; or,

B. Associates degree in accounting; and three (3) years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, or accounts payable, or its part time equivalent; or

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Other requirements

*Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a security clearance background check 

*Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

**This position is Pursuant to the NYS Civil Service Rules for provisional positions and the NYS HELP program. 

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