Finance Specialist: Flight Training Billing & AR

Acron Aviation; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation in Sanford, FL is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage billing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable for flight training programs and airline partners. This on-site role collaborates with accounting, operations, and other internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year degree (or a bachelor’s with relevant experience), strong attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft 365; ERP experience with SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-year post-secondary/associate’s degree with 4 years of prior related experience or a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years prior related experience.
• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft 365 experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
• Customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility as the role evolves with department needs

Responsibilities

• Provide clear communication to customers regarding billing structures, account balances, and payment expectations.
• Monitor student training activity daily to ensure accurate billing.
• Manage billing processes within SAP, such as sales order creation and invoice generation.
• Partner closely with the accounting team to support recordkeeping and reporting.
• Support collections efforts and proactively work to reduce outstanding balances.
• Develop and maintain Excel workbooks to track payments and receivables and audit customers’ financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.
• Oversee funds transfers and payment allocations to ensure timely and accurate posting.
• Support month-end close activities, including revenue reporting, account cleanup, and financial reconciliation.
• Support admissions and sales efforts by developing pricing sheets and cost estimates for marketing and recruitment initiatives.
• Participate in admissions events, school tours, and informational sessions to answer questions regarding funding.
• Serve as the primary School Certifying Official for Veterans Education Benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial accuracy

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acron Aviation in Sanford, FL is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage billing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable for flight training programs and airline partners. This on-site role collaborates with accounting, operations, and other internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year degree (or a bachelor’s with relevant experience), strong attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft 365; ERP experience with SAP is a plus.