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Routt County AIRPORT ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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JOB OPPORTUNITY FLYER
Salary Range: $116,583.50 - $153,791.00
Exempt, Full Time, Full Benefits
Apply by: May 13th, 2026
Yampa Valley Regional Airport
Airport Accounting Supervisor
SUMMARY:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages and performs professional fiscal, accounting, contract
administration and related analytical duties for the airport; oversees accounts payable, accounts
receivable, grant and contract financial administration, journal entries, reconciliations, budget
development and monitoring, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance activities; supervises
assigned administrative and accounting support staff involved in airport financial and contract workflows;
coordinates with the County Finance Department, Purchasing and airport leadership on fiscal strategy,
procurement and contract administration matters; and performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific
duties does not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this class.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and performs airport accounting and fiscal operations, including
accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, journal entries, account
reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, budget monitoring and related financial
activities.
• Reviews, researches, analyzes and oversees preliminary and final airport budgets; monitors
revenues and expenditures; develops forecasts and budget projections; reviews and updates
information submitted by airport program staff; and prepares narratives, schedules, graphs and
recommendations to facilitate management review and presentation of airport budget matters.
• Manages and administers airport general ledger and subsidiary accounts in compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) requirements, county policies and applicable federal and state standards; reviews
transactions for accuracy and proper posting and directs adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares, analyzes and maintains complex financial statements, reports and supporting schedules
for airport operations, grants, capital projects, leases, concessions and other business activities;
facilitates management review and discussion meetings; and prepares financial information for
internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates annual audits and other fiscal reviews affecting airport accounts, grants, contracts
and financial statements; responds to auditor questions; prepares audit work papers,
confirmations and schedules; and coordinates with the County Finance Department on annual
reporting and compliance requirements.
• Administers, reviews and monitors airport contracts, leases, concessions, professional services
agreements and other business instruments for fiscal, insurance, term, renewal, performance,
compliance and documentation requirements; tracks key dates, deliverables, amendments and
payment obligations; and coordinates with airport leadership, Accounting, legal counsel,
Purchasing and user departments as needed.
• Works with airport leadership to develop and maintain systems of internal financial control that
facilitate segregation of duties and ensure that transactions, contracts and related records are
properly classified, authorized, documented, recorded and retained in a timely, accurate and
verifiable manner.
• Assists airport leadership with analysis and administration of grants, capital projects, debt-related
matters, rates and fees, reserves, and replacement planning for capital equipment, infrastructure
and other airport assets; analyzes costs and benefits and recommends financially sound options.
• Monitors budgetary, accounting and contract compliance with federal, state, grant, regulatory
and airport business requirements; researches issues; interprets applicable rules, agreements and
procedures; and recommends or implements corrective action as appropriate.
• Works with administrative staff, airport management and the County Finance Department to
improve workflow design, reporting practices, ERP utilization, contract tracking tools and other
financial systems and processes; participates in system upgrades, testing and implementation of
new modules or procedures.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates and coordinates the work of assigned staff; participates in selection,
onboarding, coaching and performance management; establishes work priorities and operating
procedures; and helps ensure continuity of airport office operations.
• Prepares or reviews Board agenda items, resolutions, supporting documentation, agreements,
amendments and related correspondence associated with airport fiscal matters, contracts,
procurements, grants and other assigned business functions.
• Attends meetings and training; serves on committees, teams and task forces as assigned;
performs and/or participates in special projects; and may represent the airport in discussions
involving financial operations, contracts or administrative processes.
• Will coordinate with the Treasurer’s Office, Purchasing, Human Resources and other county
departments to verify data, resolve issues and ensure consistency of airport financial and
administrative processes with county requirements.
• May be assigned to act in the absence of airport leadership for designated administrative, fiscal
or business functions, consistent with assigned authority.
• Assists airport staff with using the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; participates in
upgrades to the system and the implementation of new financial modules and related business
processes.
• Will assist in the hiring of airport administrative or accounting support staff and in the
development of office procedures and training materials.
• May serve as a project lead for special initiatives involving airport financial systems, contracts,
records or office operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
•Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in
accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field.
Experience:
•Four years of progressively responsible professional accounting, auditing, financial management,
contract administration or closely related experience, including at least two years of lead or
supervisory responsibility.
•Experience in a governmental, airport, enterprise fund, special district,
other public sector setting, or construction is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
• Depending on assignment, a valid license to drive a vehicle in Colorado and a safe driving record
may be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager is desirable.
Other Requirements:
• Must be able to successfully pass a Federal Security Background Check in compliance with TSA
SIDA badging requirements.
CURRENT 2026 BENEFIT PACKAGE:
Full-Time employees that work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:
• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Air Academy Credit Union
• Life/Long Term Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(a) 6% match, 457, 457 Roth and Roth IRA
• Wellness Funds
• Pre-Tax Medical Spending Account
• Merchant Ski Pass Program
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Spending Account
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday and Personal Time Off
• Voluntary Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Program
• Worker’s Compensation
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THIS POSITION
GO TO: https://selfservice.co.routt.co.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 13th, 2026
Routt County will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email humanresources@co.routt.co.us for assistance or call 970-879-0108. Routt County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account
SALARY RANGE: $116,583 - $153,791 EXEMPT, FULL-TIME, FULL BENEFITS
Posting Start :04/15/2026
Posting End :05/13/2026
Details :YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (https://flysteamboat.com/)
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