Accounting Specialist Supervisor (Aviation)

Broward County • Fl 33315, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) which manages the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport (a general aviation facility) is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist Supervisor to lead a subsection within the Finance Division's Financial Operations section. This role will primarily work with the Ground Transportation Providers at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for completing timely billing for over 1,000 ground transportation providers including, but not limited to, prearranged private car companies, taxi companies, transportation network companies (TNCs), and buses. In addition, the successful candidate will be the liaison between BCAD Finance and the Airport's curbside management company, coordinate efforts with various County agencies, and provide routine updates to leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the billing of Ground Transportation Providers at FLL. Oversees the operations of sections to ensure proper procedures are being followed, accurate payments are posted, excellent customer service is provided, and the Division records are secure. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

• Requires two (2) years in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping or closely related experience including six (6) months lead work/supervisory experience.
• All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.
• All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
• Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
• Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Nice To Haves

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

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 & 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
• Respond to provider inquires via phone, email, or mail
• Coordinates AVI Tag & Permit issuances and renewals
• May supervise office support staff
• Perform other related work as assigned

Benefits

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K 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 $2000 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree