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.

PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS -5--/HR. CANDIDATE PAY WILL BE DETERMINED BY DOT, BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND INTERVIEW.

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.

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

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Your candidate's mandatory pay rate for this requisition is -0--/hr and the vendor rate is -6-- /hr. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	Please list your candidate's email address.
Question3	Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.
Question4	How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
Question5	Have you confirmed that your candidate is aware of AND can successfully complete the mandatory pre-employment screening requirements detailed in the Compliance tab of this VectorVMS requisition?
Question6	If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?
Question7	If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company’s/candidate’s expense?
Question8	Does your candidate have intermediate/advance Excel Skills and Accounting
Question9	Does your candidate understands that this is a contract position that will be extended annually based on performance and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?
Question10	Does your candidate have any pre-planned time off, including doctor appointments within the 1st 90 days?
Question11	Does your candidate have previous state government experience in an accounting role?
Question12	Does your candidate have intermediate/advance Pivot Table, XLOOK UP, or V LOOKUP skills?
Question13	Did the candidate complete the Work Sample project?