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Accounting Specialist Billing - Aviation

Broward County, Florida
$21.90 - $34.96 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
May 05, 2026
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidates for the position of Accounting Specialist (Billing) in the Aviation Finance Division. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. Benefits of Broward County Employment 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 The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD), which manages the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (HWO), is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist (Billing) to support revenue billing operations within the Finance Division. This position performs a variety of accounting and billing duties in support of airport financial operations. General Description Performs highly technical work reading, analyzing and auditing contracts. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years of 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. Preferences 1+ year PeopleSoft Financials Experience 1+ year Billing Experience 1+ year Collections Experience Advanced Excel Skills (Macros, Pivot Tables, etc.) 2 years Aviation / Airport experience Associate's degree in Business/ Public Administration, Finance or closely related field. Additional Information 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. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area(SIDA) Badge. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 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. 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). SCOPE OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities 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. Responsibilities include reviewing and preparing invoices, validating billing data for accuracy and completeness, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with County Administrative Policies and Procedures (CAPP). The role supports billing across multiple revenue streams, including but not limited to concessions, utilities, airlines, rental cars, and parking. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume billing activities in a fast-paced airport environment. Experience working with automated financial systems, interpreting activity-based reports, and providing high-level customer service to both internal and external stakeholders is highly desirable. The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing the airport revenue. Responsibilities include assisting with the following: * Invoice - Concession Billing * Invoice - Utilities * Invoice - Airline Landings * Invoice - Airline Gate Use * Invoice - Badge Billing * Invoice - Monthly Clerk of Court (Citations) * Invoice - On Airport Rental Cars * Invoice - Airline Service Providers * Invoice - Joint Use * Invoice - Penny Adjustments * Invoice - Passenger Facility Charges * Invoice - Ground Transportation * Invoice - Annual Reports & True Ups * Maintain BCAD Mailbox * Maintain Badge Billing List * Log and Maintain Monthly and Annual Concession Spreadsheets * Log and Maintain Airline Spreadsheet & Reports * Update and Maintain Gate Use Reports * Prepare and Send Monthly Fuel Summary Report * Prepare and Send Quarterly Concession Summary to Small Business Performs specialized clerical and accounting duties in support of document recording and related financial activities. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and financial documents; creating and maintaining spreadsheets to capture data and assist in the preparation of financial and operational reports; scanning and verifying documents for quality control; processing payments for recorded documents; ensuring the accurate return of recorded items to owners using established procedures; processing incoming and outgoing e-mail/mail; and responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner. Provides customer service in person and by telephone regarding document recording and account-related matters. Researches and resolves routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, reconciliations, or discrepancies, and communicates resolutions to the appropriate parties Performs related work as assigned. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION 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. Copyright 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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 Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. County-wide Emergency 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.