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Hybrid Accounting Specilist AR at Broward County, FL

Broward County, FL · Fort Lauderdale, United States Of America · Hybrid

$45,556.00  -  $72,707.00

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About the Department

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Accounting Specialist.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.





Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave


The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the North Perry Airport is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accounting Specialist to perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties.  The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and will be responsible for entering and applying deposits, transfers and refunds while maintaining accurate records.  The AR Accounting Specialist will be self-motivated, eager to take on additional responsibilities, and proactive in supporting team needs while identifying solutions to improve workflow efficiency and process effectiveness.

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.


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

  • Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs Seal.


Preferences

  • Experience working with PeopleSoft
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong attention to detail 

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)

Position Duties

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

* Enter & Apply - Daily Operating Wires Deposits
* Enter & Apply - Daily PFC Wires Deposits
* Enter & Apply - Credentialing Credit Card Deposit
* Enter & Apply - Daily Operating Check Deposits
* Enter & Apply - Daily PFC Check Deposits
* Enter & Apply - Concentration Account Deposits for Aviation Dept
* Enter & Apply - Security Deposit Transfers
* Enter & Apply - Bank Adjustments
* Enter & Apply - Customer Refund Worksheets
* Enter & Apply - Worksheets to apply payments on account
* Enter & Apply - Cash Receipt for NSFs and Chargebacks
* Enter & Apply - Worksheets for Prepaid Rents 
* Monitor Worksheets to be Created Folder and enter worksheets as requested
* Prepare Cash Deposit, Daily. Deposit must be completed for pick up the next morning.
* Prepare Lost & Found cash deposit, quarterly. 
* Prepare Overdue Charges (OC/Late Fee) Validations for management review
* Print and mail monthly customer statements
* Prepare and send status of accounts for assigned customers and requests received from the BCAD-AR inbox. 
* Log and Reconcile - Security Office (Credentialing) Credit Card Detail
* Log and Reconcile - Parking Credit Card Detail
* Review and scan checks and various documents related to the Daily Deposit
* Petty Cash Disbursement
* Monthly Reconciliation - Petty Cash
* Quarterly Reconciliation - Petty Cash
* Call, email, and/or mail customers for collections
* Respond to customer inquiries
* Answer the finance payment line and assist customers with account balances, submitting payments, and any good-faith requests
* Receive and deliver mail from the mail room for the Finance Division
* Regularly monitor collection accounts as assigned
* Review and reconcile customer accounts
* Assist with A/R related ad-hoc reporting
* Assist with annual interim and year-end audits
* Performs related tasks as assigned



Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

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 (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

Other Qualifications

Competencies

  • Financial Acumen
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Gathers the financial data and metrics essential for the role; interprets quantitative and financial data accurately; seeks guidance, as appropriate.

  • Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.

  • Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

  • Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

  • Manages Conflict
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Takes a positive approach to conflicts; helps dispel tension; seeks guidance and feedback on managing conflict; delivers controversial viewpoints candidly and sensitively; does not take arguments personally.

  • Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

  • Nimble Learning
Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Shows a clear desire to learn and questions others to gain new knowledge. Deals appropriately with first-time or unusual problems; seeks relevant guidance and support. Learns from mistakes.

County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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