Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs

Allegheny County Airport Authority • Moon Township, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The ACAA’s Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs, supports the Treasury team by assisting with capital funding, grant tracking, and financial reporting activities. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and supporting the coordination of capital planning programs, including federal, state, and local grants, the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program, and multi-year capital planning efforts for both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport. The Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) is committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in its employees, customers, airlines, and partners. ACAA manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), transforming them to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. PIT serves nearly 10 million passengers annually and has been recognized for innovation and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a similar discipline.
• 5-7 years’ related experience in finance.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Understanding journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding documentation requirements for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of audit practices relevant to public agencies and enterprise funds.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Workday, JD Edwards (JDE), or similar platforms used for capital projects and grant management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and support reconciliations.
• Ability to focus on accuracy in financial entries, schedules, and documentation.
• Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in municipal finance.
• Coursework or certifications in governmental accounting, public finance, or grants management are a plus.
• Familiarity with capital projects, grants, or government funding processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, updating, and reconciliation of capital funding, bond, and grant schedules.
• Support the tracking of capital project expenditures, funding sources, and related documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to meeting coordination, process documentation, and workflow improvements within the Treasury division.
• Prepare journal entries for capital and grant funding transactions resulting from administrative actions.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations for Treasury accounts and assist with monthly investment and cash flow reviews.
• Provide inputs for the monthly Treasury leadership deck, including cash positions, funding updates, and financial summaries.
• Provide administrative support for online banking transactions, investment documentation, and financial record-keeping.
• Collect and organize financial documents for year-end audits, state and federal reporting, and grant compliance.
• Maintain electronic files related to capital finance, Treasury operations, contracts, grants, and financial records.
• Assist in preparing reports, summaries, schedules, and supporting materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers.
• ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies.
• Health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies (when HRA funding is included).
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination).
• Life insurance options.
• Wellness program.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level