Accountant Senior - Accounts Receivable Salary

$70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually

Location

FL 33315, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1412991

Department

Avi AF&B Financial Operations

Opening Date

11/01/2024

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.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Accountant Senior.

This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.   

Benefits of Broward County EmploymentHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan457 Deferred Compensation employee matchEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (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 qualified candidates for the position of Accountant Senior Financial Operations to work in the Aviation's Finance Division.  This advanced professional accountant works on the maintenance and review of financial records.  The work involves performing more complex accounting duties in the Airport's Finance Division such as developing, revising, and installing accounting procedures and forms.  The employee supervises a staff of subordinate accountants and nonprofessional employees.  The employee exercises considerable independent judgment with established policies and procedures.  Work is reviewed through periodic external audits and the evaluation of various reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.

Requires two (2) years of professional-level accounting, finance, or closely related experience, including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience in accounts receivables.

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.PreferencesMaster's or Doctorate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fieldCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Accredited Airport Executive Certification (AAE) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE)Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)3 years of PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable experience
Salary
The salary range for this position is $70,307 - $112,209


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) 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. 

Be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the PeopleSoft AR module.

Be able to review and approve payment applications on the PeopleSoft system.

Prepare monthly Collections Reports and hold monthly meetings with airlines and business divisions to review customer accounts and coordinate efforts to resolve problem accounts.

Provide external audit support.

This position will be the second in command to the AR Team representing the Manager of Financial Operations as needed.

Experience with ERP, preferably PeopleSoft, General Ledger and AR Module

Advanced Excel training.

Ability to work unsupervised, and diligently.

Performs related work as assigned

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.

Maintain customer table, including setting up new customers and/or updating existing customer information for all County agencies.

May assign, review, and approve the work of support and professional staff.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Performs light work that involves sitting most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

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

CompetenciesBusiness InsightApplies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
Financial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Plans and AlignsPlans 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.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops 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 LearningLearns 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.
County Core ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.

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 free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. 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. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License? Yes No 02 Please specify if you are a licensed Certified Public Accountant or are in the process of obtaining one. 03 Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance? Yes No 04 What is the highest level of education you have completed and graduated from? High School Diploma, GED Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate 05 Describe your experience in participating in interim and year-end external audits. 06 Please describe your accounts receivable experience. 07 Can you share details about your experience in managing collections operations? 08 What ERP systems do you have experience with? 09 Do you have experience with PeopleSoft, and specifically the Purchasing and Financials Module? 10 Indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Can you provide examples of reports you provided to management and what Excel functions you used? 11 What control measures do you think are essential in a collections department? 12 Have you ever worked on a project that required extreme attention to detail? Please provide an example. 13 What project is your most significant career accomplishment and why? 14 How do you resolve conflict between coworkers? 15 Where does this position fall along your career path? 16 How are you going to continue to develop your professional skills and knowledge?

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Accountant Senior.

This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.   

Benefits of Broward County EmploymentHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan457 Deferred Compensation employee matchEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (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 qualified candidates for the position of Accountant Senior Financial Operations to work in the Aviation's Finance Division.  This advanced professional accountant works on the maintenance and review of financial records.  The work involves performing more complex accounting duties in the Airport's Finance Division such as developing, revising, and installing accounting procedures and forms.  The employee supervises a staff of subordinate accountants and nonprofessional employees.  The employee exercises considerable independent judgment with established policies and procedures.  Work is reviewed through periodic external audits and the evaluation of various reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.

Requires two (2) years of professional-level accounting, finance, or closely related experience, including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience in accounts receivables.

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.PreferencesMaster's or Doctorate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related fieldCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Accredited Airport Executive Certification (AAE) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE)Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)3 years of PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable experience
Salary
The salary range for this position is $70,307 - $112,209


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) 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. 

Be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the PeopleSoft AR module.

Be able to review and approve payment applications on the PeopleSoft system.

Prepare monthly Collections Reports and hold monthly meetings with airlines and business divisions to review customer accounts and coordinate efforts to resolve problem accounts.

Provide external audit support.

This position will be the second in command to the AR Team representing the Manager of Financial Operations as needed.

Experience with ERP, preferably PeopleSoft, General Ledger and AR Module

Advanced Excel training.

Ability to work unsupervised, and diligently.

Performs related work as assigned

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.

Maintain customer table, including setting up new customers and/or updating existing customer information for all County agencies.

May assign, review, and approve the work of support and professional staff.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Performs light work that involves sitting most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

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

CompetenciesBusiness InsightApplies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
Financial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Plans and AlignsPlans 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.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops 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 LearningLearns 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.
County Core ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.

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 free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. 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. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License? Yes No 02 Please specify if you are a licensed Certified Public Accountant or are in the process of obtaining one. 03 Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance? Yes No 04 What is the highest level of education you have completed and graduated from? High School Diploma, GED Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate 05 Describe your experience in participating in interim and year-end external audits. 06 Please describe your accounts receivable experience. 07 Can you share details about your experience in managing collections operations? 08 What ERP systems do you have experience with? 09 Do you have experience with PeopleSoft, and specifically the Purchasing and Financials Module? 10 Indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Can you provide examples of reports you provided to management and what Excel functions you used? 11 What control measures do you think are essential in a collections department? 12 Have you ever worked on a project that required extreme attention to detail? Please provide an example. 13 What project is your most significant career accomplishment and why? 14 How do you resolve conflict between coworkers? 15 Where does this position fall along your career path? 16 How are you going to continue to develop your professional skills and knowledge?

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers