Accounting Specialist Supervisor (Aviation)

Broward County is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist Supervisor to lead a subsection within the Finance Division's Financial Operations at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport.

About the role

This role primarily works with the Ground Transportation Providers at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The incumbent will complete timely billing for over 1,000 ground transportation providers, including prearranged private car companies, taxi companies, transportation network companies (TNCs), and buses. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison between BCAD Finance and the Airport's curbside management company, coordinate efforts with various County agencies, and provide routine updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates billing activities for the Ground Transportation Program
• Manages monthly billing for Ground Transportation Providers
• Develops and implements collection strategies for Ground Transportation debt
• Reviews and applies trip credits submitted by the Airport's curbside management vendor
• Acts as a liaison between BCAD Finance and the Airport's curbside management vendor, airport operations management, the County Attorney's Office, and the Consumer Protection Division
• Processes new Ground Transportation provider applications
• Provides monthly aging reports to the County Attorney's Office
• Reviews delinquent accounts and coordinates collection efforts
• Coordinates customer relations for Ground Transportation Providers
• Meets with providers to review account statuses and discuss payment arrangements
• Responds to provider inquiries via phone, email, or mail
• Coordinates AVI Tag & Permit issuances and renewals
• May supervise office support staff
• Performs other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Two (2) years in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or closely related experience, including six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience
• Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle
• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal
• Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges
• Valid Florida driver's license during employment and authority to drive on County business
• Completion of an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration
• Compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
• Must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a SIDA Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Preferences

• Associate's Degree with a concentration in Accounting/Finance
• Experience working with PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable and/or Billing Module
• Billing experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Skills

• Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Swiftly assembles and fluently interprets financial data and metrics relevant to the role.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards: None.

Benefits

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) – 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 annually
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits:
  • High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79 (includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually)
  • Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation – County matches up to $2,000 a year