Accountant - Turnpike-

STI; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Turnpike System in New York seeks an Accountant with 3–5 years of intermediate/advanced Excel experience to support reconciliations, analysis, and the work-in-progress ledger.

The role focuses on mid-year and year-end closing, GAAP reporting, and improving financial processes within a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience with intermediate/advanced Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP).
• Knowledge of GAAP and government accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and government accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reconciliations, analysis, construction work-in-progress ledger, and mid-year/year-end closing entries.
• Prepare and present Turnpike System financial information per GAAP, DOT, and DFS requirements.
• Assist with year-end and mid-year closing processes, including accruals and adjusting entries, trial balances review, and timely closing.
• Research capital project expenses and reclassify as fixed assets.
• Review and improve financial reporting and reconciliation processes; document policies.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Table

XLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

Data analysis

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.