Financial Project Analyst - Lee County Port Authority : Job Details

Salary: $59,000.00 - $70,800.00 AnnuallyLocation : Fort Myers, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 00645Department: FinanceOpening Date: 01/09/2025Closing Date: 1/23/2025 4:30 PM EasternAbout UsSouthwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than 10 million passengers in 2023 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to 68 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 203,000 aircraft operations in 2023, a new record. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.A Terminal Expansion Project Phase 1 is currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. The Terminal Expansion Phase 2 Project began in fall 2024 and will add Concourse E with 14 gates, expand the Chiller Plant Facility, as well as make other associated terminal, landside and airside improvements.The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is between $59,000 and $70,800 The PositionThe Lee County Port Authority is seeking a skilled and highly motivated individual to join our finance team, where you will enjoy a positive and supportive work environment in the aviation industry. This is a professional accounting role primarily responsible for tracking, monitoring and reporting of Port Authority capital projects, as well as all federal and state grants, Passenger Facility Charges and other funding sources related to capital projects.Key Responsibilities

• Advise the finance and development departments on project revenues, project expenditures, available project budgets, pending project revenues and expenditures, etc.
• Track and report all project budget information for all development projects, and provide managers with financial information
• Track and report all grants timely and effectively
• Coordinate all required grant activity (i.e., draws) with the Governmental Affairs & Grants department, and when appropriate, required state and federal agencies
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, practices, policies, systems and programs necessary to control the efficient, effective and timely administration of all project budgets

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial software
• General knowledge of governmental auditing, accounting techniques and requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate financial matters to project management personnel
• Must have meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or business administration from an accredited four-year college/university with accounting experience preferred, or candidates nearing graduation with advanced accounting coursework
• Public agency experience in accounting a plus
• Considerable knowledge of personal computer with Microsoft Office, Google or similar software experience
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

OtherEmergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.Overview of BenefitsFlorida Retirement System (FRS)The employee has a choice of a pension or an investment plan. The FRS Pension Plan is a traditional defined benefit plan that offers you a guaranteed monthly benefit for life after the required vesting period. The FRS Investment Plan is a defined contribution plan that receives an employer contribution of 8.3% for regular class employees and 16% for special risk employees . Both are employee and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Lee County Port Authority employees eligible to participate in FRS are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the FRS pension plan, please be advised that you are not eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options.Medical InsuranceThe Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire. Dental InsuranceThe Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their spouse and children.Vision InsuranceIf you are enrolled in the medical plan you and your family are eligible for basic vision coverage through vision discounts. Two more comprehensive plans are offered, including a basic vision plan and a vision 2 high option plan, paid entirely by the employee.Employee Assistance ProgramThe Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.Flexible Spending Account(s)There are two types of reimbursement accounts: Medical and Dependent Care. It is optional and allows the employee to have pre tax dollars deducted from their paycheck for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by your plans or child care costs for children under 13.Life /AD & D InsuranceThe Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.Optional Life InsuranceThe Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).Short Term DisabilityThe Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee.Long Term DisabilityThe Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employee's salary after being disabled for 90 consecutive days.Direct DepositThe employee's payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.Other Programs 457 Deferred compensation programs Education reimbursementOn-site gym - RSWPaid Time Off & HolidaysThe Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays, and 1 birthday day