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Role: Accountant Financial Reporting & Reconciliation (DOT Ocoee Turnpike) (765961)
Location: Turkey Lake Service Plaza, MM263, Bldg 5315, Ocoee, FL 34761
Onsite
DOT Ocoee 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.
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 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.