Accounting Specialist Billing - Aviation
Salary
$21.90 - $34.96 Hourly
Location
AVIATION - 320 Terminal Drive, Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414470
Department
Avi AF&B Financial Operations
Opening Date
05/27/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
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 (1) years of bookkeeping, payroll or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess a valid Florida drivers 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
Associates 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:
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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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 Countys 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.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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What is the highest level of education you have obtained in Accounting, Finance or closely related field?
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How many years of technical, clerical, and administrative experience in the accounting/finance field do you possess?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License?
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Are you a licensed Certified Public Accountant or are you in the process of obtaining the license?
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Do you possess any of the following? Select all that apply. Must be verifiable on your application.
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Please indicate your skill level in Microsoft Excel.
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Please describe your experience using ERP or billing systems to generate invoices based on activity reports, contracts, or supporting documentation, and to maintain accurate customer billing accounts.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a Billing or Accounts Receivable role? Please include your job title(s) and describe your responsibilities related to invoice preparation, billing cycles, and account management.
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Describe your experience generating a high volume of invoices on a recurring basis. Approximately how many invoices did you prepare per day, week, or billing cycle?
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Please describe your experience providing customer service in a billing or finance environment. How do you handle billing inquiries, discrepancies, or disputes while maintaining professionalism?
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Describe how you have used Microsoft Excel to support billing functions such as invoice tracking, reconciliations, revenue reporting, or monitoring billing activity. Include specific formulas or features used.
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Do you have experience managing complex or high-value billing accounts? If yes, briefly describe your responsibilities related to monitoring activity, ensuring billing accuracy, and resolving discrepancies.
Required Question
Employer Broward County
Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers