Accounting Specialist Supervisor (Aviation)
Salary
$23.54 - $37.58 Hourly
Location
Aviation Administration - Terminal 4, 320 Terminal Drive Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414595
Department
Avi AF&B Financial Operations
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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 Supervisor 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 and North Perry Airport (a general aviation facility) is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist Supervisor to lead a subsection within the Finance Divisions Financial Operations section. This role will primarily work with the Ground Transportation Providers at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for completing timely billing for over 1,000 ground transportation providers including, but not limited to, prearranged private car companies, taxi companies, transportation network companies (TNCs), and buses. In addition, the successful candidate will be the liaison between BCAD Finance and the Airports curbside management company, coordinate efforts with various County agencies, and provide routine updates to leadership.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the billing of Ground Transportation Providers at FLL.
General Description
Oversees the operations of sections to ensure proper procedures are being followed, accurate payments are posted, excellent customer service is provided, and the Division records are secure.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping or closely related experience including six (6) months lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Associates Degree with a concentration in Accounting/Finance
Experience working with PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable and/or Billing Module
Billing experience
Advanced Excel skills
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.
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.
Must possess a valid Florida drivers license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
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.
Competencies
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Swiftly assembles and fluently interprets the financial data and metrics relevant to the role. Draws rich insights from financial and quantitative data. Adheres to relevant budgetary guidelines.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks teams and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
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. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them.
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 a closely related field?
02
How many years of professional-level accounting, financial operations, or billing experience do you possess?
03
Do you possess at least 6 months of lead or supervisory experience? (Must be verifiable on your application.)
04
Do you possess any professional certifications, or have you completed specialized training relevant to accounting, billing, software, or supervision?
05
Please list all professional certifications you feel are relevant to the role of Accounting Specialist Supervisor. (Examples include but not limited to Certified Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable/Payable certifications, Microsoft Office/Excel Specialist, leadership/supervisory certificates, or advanced credentials). (If "None," please write "N/A".)
06
Do you possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License?
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Please describe your experience supervising and leading staff in a billing, finance, or administrative environment. In your response, please include: 1. The size of the team you supervised. 2. How you managed workloads and ensured accuracy during high-volume periods. (If no supervisory experience, please write "N/A".)
08
Please describe your experience managing high-volume billing operations. Include how you have reconciled billing data derived from external tracking systems or third-party vendor reports (such as GPS/trip data).
09
Please describe your experience with recovering delinquent accounts and managing collections. Highlight any experience you have working with legal counsel, attorney offices, or consumer protection divisions to resolve debt.
10
Please describe a time when you had to resolve a complex billing dispute or coordinate processes between an external vendor and internal stakeholders. How did you ensure a positive, professional outcome?
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Please describe your experience using ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP) or specialized billing/permit software. Additionally, detail your proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data formulas) for managing financial reports.
12
Please describe your experience in managing application/permitting workflows or establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency in an administrative or financial program.
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
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Salary | $23.54–$37.58 Per Hour |