Salary: $65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
Location : Aviation Administration - Terminal 4, 320 Terminal Drive Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Avi AF&B Cap Proj Fin & Acctng
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidates for the position of Accountant 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 Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant for the Financial Operations section to work in the Aviation's Finance Division. This is advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of financial records. Work involves performing more complex accounting duties in the Airport's Finance Division. The employee exercises considerable independent judgment within established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through periodic external audits, conferences, and the evaluation of various reports. This position will log, save and maintain finance spreadsheets and reports. In addition, this position will be responsible for reviewing and processing all Finance Sheets received from the Airlines and Business division to properly account for any changes or adjustments in the monthly rents of the tenants.

General Description

Professional accounting work in the classification, analysis and reporting of financial data, and may supervise clerical/technical level accounting support staff.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

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.
Preferences
Doctorate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or closely related field.
Masters degree in Business, Finance, Accounting / Public Administration, or closely related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
Accredited Airport Executive Certification (AAE) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
1+ year PeopleSoft
3+ year financial accounting and reporting experience
1+ years billing and or collections experience
1+ years Advance Excel skills (vlookup, pivot, macros)
2+Years Experience in Bank Reconciliations
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.

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 driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.

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.
The responsibilities include the following:

Prepare monthly sales tax reconciliation & any required amendments
Dispute Chargebacks
Prepare monthly revenue accruals
Journal Entry preparation and submittal for various journal entries.
Prepare various account reconciliations and any required adjustments, including but not limited to the below:
Recon - PFC Billing
Recon - Customer Refunds & Security Deposit Refunds
Recon - Problem Accounts
Recon - Petty Cash
Recon - Change Fund
Prepare support for overdue validations of customer accounts and account credits.
Prepare support for customer refunds.
Ability to prioritize all assigned tasks and ad-hoc duties, and meet given deadlines.
Conduct research, analyze data, and develop reports on ad-hoc matters assigned by the Financial Operations Manager.
Support the Financial Operations team
Provide external audit support
Ability to work unsupervised, and diligently
Performs related work as assigned
Competencies

• Business Insight:
  Applies 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.
• Tech Savvy:
  Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
• Directs Work:
  Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
• Builds Effective Teams:
  Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.
• Manages Ambiguity:
  Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.

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 and 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
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.

01

What is the highest level of education you have obtained in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in Accounting, Business, Finance or closely related field?

• Less than a year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 or more years

03

Are you currently a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe what experience you have in Financial Reporting and/or Accounts Receivable processes. Do you have experience in governmental accounting?
06

Please describe what experience you have with recon Billing, Customer Refunds & Security Deposit Refunds, Petty Cash, preparing monthly revenue accruals or similar transactional accounting processes (customer accounts, payment application, aging reports, etc.)?
07

Please describe what experience you have with ERP systems and/or PeopleSoft.
08

Please describe what experience you have with account reconciliations.
09

Please describe your experience in participating in interim and year end external audits.
10

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and provide examples of Excel features used and reports created?
Required Question