AR AP Staff Accountant

The ACAA's AR/AP Staff Accountant will play a key role in leading the Workday ERP implementation for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, partnering with stakeholders to deliver modern, transformative solutions. This position introduces innovative capabilities and best practices to optimize financial processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Here Is How The AR/AP Staff Accountant Will Help

Lead Workday implementation for Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), partnering with business stakeholders to design and deliver transformative solutions.
Drive process optimization and automation, introducing innovative capabilities and best practices to modernize AR/AP workflows.
Serve as subject matter expert for AR and AP functions, ensuring accurate configuration, testing, and validation during ERP implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into system solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for AR/AP processes to support post-go-live operations and future enhancements.
Provide training and guidance to finance teams, enabling adoption of new tools and processes introduced through ERP implementation.
Ensure data integrity during migration, validating AR/AP transactions and balances for accuracy and completeness.
Support daily AR/AP operations, troubleshooting issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Workday capabilities to enhance organizational finance support and scalability.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
The successful candidate for the role of AR/AP Staff Accountant 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
Requirements to apply for the role of AR/AP Staff Accountant are:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems / Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field.
Minimum of 5--7 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting, including participation in ERP implementation or system integration projects.
Experience with Workday or other modern ERP systems implementations (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Oracle Fusion) required.
Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C 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:

Demonstrated ability to lead ERP-related initiatives for AR and AP, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize financial processes.
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Strong expertise in ERP systems (Workday preferred), including AR/AP configuration, testing, and process automation; proficiency in advanced Excel and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
Solid understanding of AR and AP workflows, with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements.
Exceptional analytical and p oblem-solving skills, ensuring accurate data migration and effective resolution of post-go-live issues.
Strong communication and documentation skills, enabling clear process documentation and effective training for finance teams.
Experience in project coordination, including planning and tracking deliverables for AR/AP during ERP implementation.
Ability to support Workday upgrades and enhancements, ensuring smooth adoption of new features and continuous process improvement.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to travel up to 5% as needed for project or operational support.
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.
About Allegheny County Airport Authority
The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh's airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region's role as a world leader.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT's CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.
PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region's front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, in English.
**CONDITIONS**
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods.
**MEDICAL EXAMINATION**
Employment is contingent