Grants-Focused Financial Analyst & Lead Trainer

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

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.