Airport Authority Looking for Accounts Receivable Specialist at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

At the Allegheny County Airport Authority, it is our vision to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. We look for talented people who are uniquely qualified to serve our mission of becoming a global aviation leader, driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Financial Accounting, responsible for the daily management of the accounts receivable function inclusive of coordinating all accounts receivable activities from initiating invoice billings through collection procedures and report generation.

At the ACAA we all have a role in the ambitious transformation of becoming a smarter airport that will enhance the passenger experience and deliver on our mission of being a global aviation leader. Here is how the Accounts Receivable Specialist role will help:

• Prepare the invoice billing and cash receipt processes according to department policies and respective contractual terms.
• Responsible for the preparation and scheduling bank deposits and monitors the accuracy and validity of such.
• Verify and monitor contractual compliance on all tenant billings.
• Research and resolve accounts receivable issues, problems, and inquiries.
• Maintain and organize of all accounts receivable files inclusive of tenant files and cash receipt records.
• Responsible for the collection procedures for past due accounts
• Prepare required internal and external reports.
• Assist in the monthly accounting close calculating and preparing various accruals and journal entries.
• Receive and record utility readings to be used to invoice tenants for usage.
• Maintain monthly statistical report on airport activity.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual revenue budget.
• Perform variance analysis and other special projects as assigned.

Our culture is innovative and customer centric. We are a learning and performance culture where how we accomplish our priorities is equally important as what we accomplish. The successful candidate in the Accounts Receivable Specialist role will exhibit the following key competencies:

• Communication – Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strategic Thinking – Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team and organizational goals
• Team Builder – Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results
• Customer Centricity – Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with the customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships.

The successful candidate in the Accounts Receivable Specialist role will exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Extensive knowledge of accounts receivable rules and regulations.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Extensive knowledge of accounts receivable module of the integrated financial computer system (JD Edwards).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, and Excel,
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain adequate filing system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The minimum requirements needed to qualify for the Accounts Receivable Specialist role are:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a specialization in accounting.
• Three-Five years of accounts receivable related experience.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

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