Job Listing Information
- 08-Nov-2024 to 22-Nov-2024 (UTC)
- Harrisburg, PA, USA
- Full Time
- Long Term Contract Length
- 40 Weekly Hours
Preferred skills include:
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong customer service skills
- Thorough knowledge of GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) and accounting/auditing practices and principles
- Knowledge with SAP ECC Financial modules
- General broad understanding of the financial procedures and policies
Position Duties:
- For these positions, candidates will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, preparing, and processing a variety of financial data and documents for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
- Work involves activities in various accounting areas including projects, investments, debts, revenues, assets, reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or other general accounting areas.
- Work at this level is distinguished by the ability to perform more complex accounting functions with less direction, guidance, and supervision.
- Work is generally performed with independence and reviewed by a supervisor, or designee, for progress, accuracy, and end results.
The selected Candidate will perform the following duties:
- Analyzes/reconciles account balances and posts accounting data to general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, registers and/or other supporting documents. Verifies for the correct application of accounting principles.
- Prepares adjustments and posts correcting entries as necessary. Reviews and prepares monthly and yearly accruals.
- Examines financial data and prepares analytical accounting reports.
- Monitors, analyzes, and compares monthly financial results with departmental budgets and/or plans. Identifies potential problems, trends, or opportunities.
- Monitors and analyzes revenues, expenses, cash receipts, and other transactions related to financial contracts.
- Prepares audit schedules. Assists in the completion of mandatory annual audits and reports. Provides supporting documentation to satisfy audit and reporting requirements.
- Participates in the monthly and yearly accounting close process and preparation of operating reports.
- Works on special project as assigned.
- Works closely with other departments and external, institutions to complete assignments and tasks.
- Assist with weekly payment processing
- Assist with processing daily restoration fees, collection calls for invoices/payments, reviewing and posting invoices, recording collection data for analysis, processing payments over the phone, and reviewing general ledger balances for accuracy.
Fill the skill matrix below:
Skill |
Required/Desired |
Amount |
Candidate's No. of years of experience |
Accounting or financial analysis experience |
Required |
4 |
|
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field |
Required |
|
|
Thorough knowledge of GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) and accounting/auditing practices and principles |
Required |
|
|
Knowledge with SAP ECC Financial modules |
Required |
|
|
General broad understanding of the financial procedures and policies |
Required |
|
|
Strong attention to detail |
Required |
|
|
Analytical thinking |
Required |
|
|
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) |
Required |
|
|
Strong Customer Service skills |
Required |
|
|
SAP financial modules experience |
Highly desired |
|
|
Good communication skills (verbal and written) |
Required |
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