Job Title: Turnpike - Accountant
Location: Ocoee FL 34761 (ONSITE)
Duration: 11 Months
Turnpike - Accountant - Must have 3-5 years experience at intermediate/advance level Excel skills with formulas sorting filtering data Pivot Table XLOOK UP or V LOOKUP.
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 trouble shoot 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.
** Preparation and presentation of the Turnpike Systems financial information as required by GAAP. ** Assist with the Turnpikes 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. Work Sample project attachment found on the reference tab of this requisition must be completed by the candidate and upload at the time of submission to be considered for this opportunity.
- Please have the candidate complete the 5 questions on the worksheet show the steps how he/she came to these answers and upload in the same section as their resumes & RTR
- Only those candidates that have submitted the completed work sample at the time of submission will be shortlist for further review and consideration.
- This Work Sample project will determine if the manager would like to move forward with an In-Person interview.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Ability to read speak and understand English | Required | 0 | |
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications. | Required | 0 | |
Immediate/Advance Excel skill with formulas sorting and filtering data | Required | 5 | Years |
Immediate/Advance level Excel | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience with financial reporting and preparing financial statements. | Required | 3 | Years |
Experience using statistical data including debits/credits. | Required | 3 | Years |
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques | Required | 0 | |
Tracking other general consultant charges to provide for accurate project cost reporting | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
Research capital project expenses and reclassify them as fixed assets | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
Experience with state government accounting | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
Immediate/Advance level Pivot Table | Required | 5 | Years |
Immediate/Advance level XLOOK UP or V LOOKUP | Required | 5 | Years |
Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University. | Required | 0 | |