Accounting Specialist

About Blue Grass Airport

Nestled among beautiful horse farms and committed to serving Central Kentucky. Blue Grass Airport is proud to bring state of the art facilities cutting edge technology, and leading initiatives unlike any other in the aviation industry to our local, commercial, and general aviation communities.

Blue Grass Airport is looking to the future. We have recovered from the pandemic, finalized out Airport Master Plan, and have numerous strategic business goals we will aggressively, but thoughtfully pursue in the next 5-10 years.

About the Position

Blue Grass Airport seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller and is responsible for working with accounting and Engineering to track construction invoices, This position will also coordinate meetings, maintain files, and provide invoicing and purchasing card support for the accounting department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with accounting and Engineering to track construction invoices.
• Maintain filing system (electronic and hard copy) for all projects.
• Prepare advertisements for bids, proposals, and equipment solicitations.
• Serves as backup to other administrative staff as needed.
• Prepare and post the weekly check deposit.
• Prepare standard monthly invoicing for accounting.
• Serve as Purchasing Card administrator and emergency back-up for check writing.
• Work with Capital Planning to help track Grant Applications
• Prepare, review, and distribute construction invoices for accuracy and process for payment and enter daily in the Construction in Progress (CIP) tracking sheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills in in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, or other applicable computer programs
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in accounting, or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all agencies, vendors and co-workers.
• Excellent business writing skills
• Knowledge of and ability to serve as a notary is a plus.
• Able to answer general questions of staff and the public utilizing good customer service skills.

To view full job description please apply at https://bluegrassairport.com/

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If selected for interview, full job description will be emailed before interview date.

Once offered the position applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Blue Grass Airport is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and practices. Candidates from historically underrepresented populations, particularly communities of color are encouraged to apply.