FINANCIAL ANALYST - 71002371 1

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Dental, vision, disability options

Paid maternity/parental leave

Pension and retirement plans

Tax deferred accounts

Job summary

The Financial Analyst position in the Department of Law Enforcement is responsible for reviewing, processing, analyzing and auditing complex accounting records. The incumbent leads the Grants Unit's training, applies financial rules and FDLE policies, and improves daily operations with independent analysis.

Base salary is listed, with strong emphasis on grant management, reporting, and procedural development.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data including complex customer accounts.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) OR PALM system.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure completion of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to use Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Handling grant management and financial report functions for assigned grants.
• Serving as lead trainer for the Grants Unit.
• Reviewing grant applications and amendments per policy and grant routing.
• Reviewing vouchers and audits prepared by peers.
• Developing and updating written procedures for the unit.
• Reviewing closing grants for proper charges and revenues.
• Completing monthly admin claim process for OCJG.
• Researching and analyzing complex financial transactions to advise management.

Skills

Data analysis

Accounting data interpretation

Accounting principles

FLAIR/PALM

Customer service

Data collection & analysis

Prioritization

Communication

Independent work

Excel & Word

Job description

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Requisition No:887492

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: FINANCIAL ANALYST - 71002371 1

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/GRANTS & EXPENDITURES

POSITION SUMMARY:

The individual in this position is responsible for reviewing, processing, analyzing, interpreting and auditing complex accounting records. The incumbent has a full understanding of financial rules, guidelines and department policies and procedures and how to apply these rules and guidelines to their daily functions. The incumbent works independently to review current procedures and accounting methods and makes recommendations for enhancing and streamlining daily operations. This individual also serves as lead trainer for the Grants Unit.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Handling all grant management and financial report functions for assigned FDLE Operational and State Financial Assistance grants;
• Serving as lead trainer for the Grants Unit;
• Reviewing all grant applications and amendments; ensures they meet the requirements set forth in FDLE Grant Policy 1.10; and facilitates the department’s grant routing process;
• Reviewing and audits vouchers produced by fellow Grant Unit peers;
• Developing and updating written procedures for unit;
• Reviewing closing grants to ensure that grant charges and revenue are accounted for correctly;
• Completing the monthly Admin claim process for the Office of Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG); and
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing complex financial transactions and applies appropriate rules, guidelines and procedures to make sound recommendations to management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data including complex customer accounts;
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.;
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) OR Florida Planning Accounting and Ledger Management (PALM)system;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing including development of desk procedures;
• Ability to work independently and utilize good time management skills;
• Ability to use computer software skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $60,934.80

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration.Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.