Traffic Safety Financial Analyst

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Professional development

Holiday leave

Tuition reimbursement

Athletics access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College (TSC) is announcing a full-time, grant-funded opening for the Traffic Safety Financial Analyst P09426 with the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT). The role reports to the DOT Traffic Safety Administrator and focuses on auditing and processing reimbursement claims.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and have two years of accounting experience; professional experience can substitute for the degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional experience in accounting; experience can substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Auditing and processing claims for reimbursement.
• Maintaining computer financial systems required by State and Federal agencies (FACTS, CFM, FLAIR, GMSS, FFATA).
• Assisting with sub-grant application pre-award review and encumbrance of funds.
• Providing customer service and advice to subrecipients and Traffic Safety Program Managers.
• Reviewing sub-grant payment requests for accuracy and compliance with statutes and policies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College Traffic Safety Financial Analyst

Tallahassee 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 Do

The 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 assigned.

Who 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 university
• Two 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 Us

Established 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.