DOT Ocoee Turnpike - Accountant-Preparation of financial reconciliations, analysis, construction work-in-progress ledger, year- end closing entries and process.

ONSITE: M-F 8 to 5

Pay Rate: $41.89/hr

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

Job Description:

• *Preparation of financial reconciliations, analysis, construction work-in-progress ledger, year- end closing entries and process,
• *Preparation and presentation of the Turnpike System’s financial information as required by GAAP, and Department of Transportation (Department) and Department of Financial Services (DFS) requirements.
• *Review and interpret all new accounting pronouncements and literature to determine their effect on the Turnpike’s accounting policies and procedures.
• *Coordinate the implementation of updates to the Turnpike’s accounting policies and procedures as necessary..
• *Assist with the Turnpike’s year-end 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.
• Prepare Turnpike System combining financial statements, notes to the financial statements, and supporting schedules for use by Department management and external users such as the Division of Bond Finance and investment securities rating houses.
• * Assist with the preparation of written responses to audit findings and implementing any necessary corrective actions as needed.
• *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..
• *Prepare adjusting ledger entries to properly state the real and nominal accounts of the Turnpike.
• *Research capital project expenses and reclassify them as fixed assets.
• *Serve as backup reviewer for SunPass weekly revenue settlement process.