Accountant - Turnpike

STI; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking an Accountant with 3–5 years of experience and strong Excel skills to support fiscal reconciliations, analyses, and year‑end activities for the DOT Ocoee Turnpike. The role emphasizes GAAP reporting, accuracy, and initiative in a professional office environment.

Candidates should be proficient in Excel and government accounting, with the ability to multi‑task, troubleshoot issues, and work collaboratively to improve processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and government accounting.
• Ability to review fiscal data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reconciliations and analyses for Turnpike operations.
• Prepare and present GAAP‑required financial information to the DOT/DFS.
• Assist with year‑end and mid‑year closing processes.
• Prepare accruals, adjusting entries, and pre‑closing trial balances.
• Research capital project expenses and reclassify to fixed assets.
• Review and improve current financial reporting processes.
• Document policies and procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Job description

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.

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 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.