Accounts Receivable Specialist

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners The ACAA’s Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the daily management of the accounts receivable function inclusive of coordinating all accounts receivable activities from initiating invoice billings through collection procedures and report generation. Here is how the Accounts Receivable Specialist will help: Prepare the invoice billing and cash receipt processes according to department policies and respective contractual terms. Responsible for the preparation and scheduling bank deposits and monitors the accuracy and validity of such. Verify and monitor contractual compliance on all tenant billings. Research and resolve accounts receivable issues, problems, and inquiries. Maintain and organize of all accounts receivable files inclusive of tenant files and cash receipt records. Responsible for the collection procedures for past due accounts inclusive of scheduling dunning notices and personal telephone contact. Monitor and approves the recordation of accounts receivable information into the computerized integrated financial computer system. Prepare required internal and external reports. Assist in the monthly accounting close calculating and preparing various accruals and journal entries. Receive and record utility readings to be used to invoice tenants for usage. Perform revenue analytics for management and audit. Perform activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks as required. Perform variance analysis and other special projects as assigned. The successful candidate for the role of Accounts Receivable Specialist will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture: Communication - Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills Strategic Thinking - Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team, and organizational goals Team Builder - Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results Customer Centricity - Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a specialization in accounting
Five (5) years of accounting related experience.
Must be able to obtain FAA required security clearance.
Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.
Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.
Requires extensive knowledge of accounts receivable rules and regulations.
Detail oriented and organized.
Requires extensive knowledge of accounts receivable module of the integrated financial computer system.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Policy.

Responsibilities

Prepare the invoice billing and cash receipt processes according to department policies and respective contractual terms.
Responsible for the preparation and scheduling bank deposits and monitors the accuracy and validity of such.
Verify and monitor contractual compliance on all tenant billings.
Research and resolve accounts receivable issues, problems, and inquiries.
Maintain and organize of all accounts receivable files inclusive of tenant files and cash receipt records.
Responsible for the collection procedures for past due accounts inclusive of scheduling dunning notices and personal telephone contact.
Monitor and approves the recordation of accounts receivable information into the computerized integrated financial computer system.
Prepare required internal and external reports.
Assist in the monthly accounting close calculating and preparing various accruals and journal entries.
Receive and record utility readings to be used to invoice tenants for usage.
Perform revenue analytics for management and audit.
Perform activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks as required.
Perform variance analysis and other special projects as assigned.

Benefits

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an 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, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
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.
Employees also can take advantage of a 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.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.