The ACAA's Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs, supports the Treasury team by assisting with capital funding, grant tracking, and financial reporting activities. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and supporting the coordination of capital planning programs, including federal, state, and local grants, the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program, and multi-year capital planning efforts for both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport.

Here is how the Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs will help:

Assist in the preparation, updating, and reconciliation of capital funding, bond, and grant schedules.

Support the tracking of capital project expenditures, funding sources, and related documentation and reporting.

Contribute to meeting coordination, process documentation, and workflow improvements within the Treasury division.

Prepare journal entries for capital and grant funding transactions resulting from administrative actions.

Perform daily cash reconciliations for Treasury accounts and assist with monthly investment and cash flow reviews.

Provide inputs for the monthly Treasury leadership deck, including cash positions, funding updates, and financial summaries.

Provide administrative support for online banking transactions, investment documentation, and financial record-keeping.

Collect and organize financial documents for year-end audits, state and federal reporting, and grant compliance.

Maintain electronic files related to capital finance, Treasury operations, contracts, grants, and financial records.

Assist in preparing reports, summaries, schedules, and supporting materials for both internal and external stakeholders.

Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

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 customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Qualifications

The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.

Requirements to apply for the role of Accounting Support Specialist, Grants & Capital Programs are:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a similar discipline.

5-7 years' related experience in finance. Preferred experience in municipal finance.

Coursework or certifications in governmental accounting, public finance, or grants management are a plus.

Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver's license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

Understanding journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Familiarity with capital projects, grants, or government funding processes is a plus.

Understanding documentation requirements for audits and regulatory reporting.

Knowledge of audit practices is relevant to public agencies and enterprise funds.

Experience with enterprise systems such as Workday, JD Edwards (JDE), or similar platforms used for capital projects and grant management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and support reconciliations.

Ability to focus on accuracy in financial entries, schedules, and documentation.

Don't meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we've got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.

When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.

ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.

ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children's orthodontia.

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