Traffic Safety Financial Analyst

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Paid holidays

Athletics access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College (TSC) has a full-time, grant-funded opening for a Traffic Safety Financial Analyst P09426 hosted with the Florida Department of Transportation. The role focuses on auditing and processing reimbursement claims and maintaining key state financial systems.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of accounting experience; familiarity with state statutes and grants management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with state/federal grant financial management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process reimbursement claims.
• Maintain financial systems (FACTS, CFM, FLAIR, GMSS, FFATA).
• Assist sub-grant pre-award review and encumbrance of funds.
• Provide customer service and guidance to subrecipients and Traffic Safety PMs.
• Review sub-grant payment requests for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FACTS

CFM

FLAIR

GMSS

FFATA

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State CollegeTraffic Safety Financial AnalystTallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For (2025), is excited to announce a full-time, grant-funded opening for the position of Traffic Safety Financial Analyst P09426 with Florida Department of Transportation. (DOT)We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.What You’ll DoThe Traffic Safety Financial Analyst is a grant funded position housed at the Florida Department of Transportation. The position reports directly to the Traffic Safety Administrator at the Florida Department of Transportation and is responsible for auditing and processing claims for reimbursement.Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:Maintaining computer financial systems required by State and Federal agencies, including but not limited to, Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS), Contract Funds Management System (CFM), Florida Accounting Information Resource System (FLAIR), Grants Management Solutions Suite (GMSS), and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).Assisting with the sub-grant application pre-award review process and encumbrance of funds.Providing customer service, technical assistance, and advice to subrecipients and Traffic Safety Program Managers regarding subgrant financial management and claim reimbursement preparation.Reviewing sub-grant payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.Performing other related duties as assignedWho We’re Looking For We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityTwo years of professional experience in accounting.Professional or paraprofessional experience in accounting can substitute for a year for year experience for the degree.What We Offer We offer more than just a competitive salary of $61,587.76. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.Opportunities for professional development.A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.Tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.A Little About UsEstablished in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.