Fiscal Assistant I
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $20 - $22 per hour
About the role
- The position plays an important role in supporting grant payment processing, financial reconciliation, and program budget monitoring associated with Clean Vessel Act pumpout and dump station projects throughout Florida.
- Assigning budget codes, reviewing and approving grantee reimbursement requests, routing and tracking grant agreements and associated federal funding sources, and reconciling expenditures within the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
- Coordinating with Department budget staff and assisting with monitoring program spending authority, financial reporting, and grant closeout activities.
- Maintaining financial documentation and records in accordance with state and federal record retention requirements.
- Participating in meetings, conference calls, and coordination activities with program and fiscal staff.
- Performing other duties as required in support of the Clean Boating Programs.
Requirements
- At least three years of verifiable related experience in financial administration, accounting support, grant administration, auditing, or fiscal operations.
- Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year for year basis.
- A valid driver license.
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification in accordance with Chapter 287.057, Florida Statutes, is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
- Experience working with state financial systems such as FLAIR or PALM similar accounting systems.
- Experience administering or supporting federal or state grant programs.
- Experience reviewing financial documentation for compliance with grant requirements.
- Experience using spreadsheets and financial tracking tools to monitor program expenditures.
Benefits
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*)
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial administrationaccounting supportgrant administrationauditingfiscal operationsbudget monitoringfinancial reconciliationcompliance reviewfinancial documentationexpenditure tracking
Soft Skills
coordinationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaboration
Certifications
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)post secondary degree