Grants & Financial Insights Specialist

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day workweek

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Remote work options

Job summary

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking an Accounting Business Specialist to support financial operations, grant billing, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance Director. You will help ensure accurate tracking of resources, compliance with funding requirements, and timely closes.

You will use Excel and BI tools to develop dashboards, analyze trends, and present financial results to leadership. The role emphasizes process improvement through technology and robust internal controls,

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and financial reports, demonstrated through education, training, or practical experience.
• Ability to use Excel and other business intelligence or reporting tools to analyze financial data, develop reports and visual dashboards, and communicate findings clearly to individuals without a financial background
• Working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application in a business setting

Responsibilities

• Keep financial operations accurate and organized: Maintain accounting records, process financial transactions, reconcile accounts, review general ledger activity, and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Support responsible financial management: Assist with month-end and year-end closings, prepare financial reports and budget-to-actual comparisons, analyze trends and variances, and identify items that may require additional attention
• Help manage grant funding and billing: Prepare grant and contract invoices and reimbursement requests, maintain supporting documentation, monitor billing deadlines and outstanding receivables, and help ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Turn financial data into meaningful insights: Use Excel and other reporting tools to organize and analyze financial information, develop dashboards and visual summaries, and clearly communicate financial results and budget trends to leadership and staff who may not have a financial background
• Improve processes through technology: Apply knowledge of AI tools and automation to support financial analysis, reporting, and routine accounting workflows while verifying accuracy and protecting confidential information
• Strengthen financial accountability and compliance: Follow organizational fiscal policies, internal controls, and grant requirements while maintaining accurate vendor records, supporting audits, and ensuring financial documentation is complete and reliable

Skills

Bookkeeping

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MIP accounting software

Job description

Legal Services of North Florida is seeking an Accounting Business Specialist to support financial operations, grant billing, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance Director. You will help ensure accurate tracking of resources, compliance with funding requirements, and timely closes.

You will use Excel and BI tools to develop dashboards, analyze trends, and present financial results to leadership. The role emphasizes process improvement through technology and robust internal controls,