Hybrid Accounting Specilist AR at Broward County, FL
Broward County, FL · Fort Lauderdale, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Fort Lauderdale
About the Department
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
* 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 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 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
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Ensures Accountability
- Manages Conflict
- Communicates Effectively
- Nimble Learning
County Core Values
- 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.