Overview
DOT Ocoee Turnpike - Accountant - Must have 3-5 years experience at intermediate/advanced level Excel skills with formulas, sorting, filtering data, Pivot Table, XLOOKUP, or VLOOKUP.
DOT Ocoee Turnpike - Accountant - Preparation of financial reconciliations, analysis, construction work-in-progress ledger, mid-year and year-end closing entries and process. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional office environment. A successful candidate must be able to multi-task and take initiative to troubleshoot issues that may arise. Ability to accept constructive criticism with a "team player" attitude and excellent work ethic for the success of the department. Proficient in Excel and government accounting.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Preparation of financial reconciliations, analysis, construction work-in-progress ledger, mid-year and year-end closing entries and process.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and presentation of the Turnpike System's financial information as required by GAAP, the Department of Transportation (Department) and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) requirements.
- Assist with the Turnpike's year-end and mid-year financial reporting closing processes.
- These processes include, but are not limited to, the preparation of necessary accrual, adjusting and/or correcting entries, analyzing pre-closing trial balances for accuracy and appropriateness, and ensuring all Department closing requirements are met in a timely manner.
- Research capital project expenses and reclassify them as fixed assets.
- Review and evaluate current processes relating to financial reporting and reconciliations.
- Recommend improvements as deemed appropriate and develop action plans for their implementation.
- Document policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
Work Sample project attachment found on the reference tab of this requisition; must be completed by the candidate and uploaded at the time of submission to be considered for this opportunity.
Application Instructions
- Complete the 5 questions on the worksheet, show the steps how you arrived at the answers, and upload in the same section as your resume & RTR.
- Only candidates who submit the completed work sample at the time of submission will be shortlisted for further review and consideration.
- This Work Sample project will determine if the manager would like to move forward with an in-person interview.