Accountant FL

Position: Accountant :: FL
Job Title:FL-DOT-Ocoee-Turnpike-Accountant

Client:Florida Temp Staffing

Location:

Turkey Lake Service Plaza, MM263, Bldg 5315,  Ocoee, FL 34761


** 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.

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 candidate's 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

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University.

Required

0