Opportunities

Huntington Tri-State Airport
1449 Airport Road
Huntington, WV 25704
CLASS TITLE: Finance Director
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:
To direct and oversee all the financial activities of the airport including the preparation of
current financial and administrative reports.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise the application of accounting principles to a computerized system. Monitor
income and expenditures; prepare appropriate reports. Supervise clerical and
professional personnel involved in accounting functions. Provide technical assistance
and training to clerical personnel in accounting related positions by explaining and
demonstrating the work to be performed. Responsible for the tax requirements and
compliances of all federal, state, and local business payroll as well as other applicable
taxes.
Duties may also include: Directing the preparation of all financial reports including
income statement, balance sheets, reports to the board of directors, and reports for
government regulatory agencies. Prepare reports to appraise operating results in
performance comparisons with the budget. Supervise Airport employees in the
performance of standard and routine accounting, cash control, special assignments, and
other related tasks, i.e. the accumulation, posting and preparation of data for reports or
documentation for the following areas: bookkeeping, payroll/personnel manager,
parking lot attendants, and operations clerks. Delegate daily work assignments based
on knowledge of department priorities as needed. Direct and/or assists in the
performance of tasks when needed, i.e. unusual problems or questions, explaining
appropriate procedures to perform. Review work product of subordinates to ensure
accuracy and completeness, (example: Checks quarterly payroll taxes) Maintain the
company’s system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company
transaction. Interface with outside accounting firms and other agencies to ensure
appropriate regulations are followed. Balance and reconcile accounts. Adjust and
correct opening and closing entries. Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized
items.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the
most accurate financial information. Ability to supervise clerical and professional
personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree in Accounting with eight to ten years of experience in financial
management. Knowledge of increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction.
