Finance/Administration Specialist - Hybrid Tallahassee, FL

Novalink Solutions LLC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance/Administration Specialist will train professional staff in the billing of eligible project expenditures to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Training includes, but is not limited to:  FDOT Financial Management (FM) System functionality and reporting, including the Federal Program Management (FPM) Sub-system  Efficient use of technology for large data compilation, review, and analysis  Proper classification of costs  Appropriate documentation requirements  Analysis of exception reports  Correcting transactions  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 200 requirements Additional duties:  Identify training objectives for each staff member and adjust training methodology to achieve objectives.  Monitor staff in the preparation of the weekly federal bill to determine effectiveness of training objectives.  Develop/update applicable desktop procedures to promote cross-training and continuity of operations in the event of staff turnover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a field of study related to finance or business administration. Work experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the degree.
• Minimum of two years' experience in financial management.
• Past experience working with financial information systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies and procedures.
• Past experience analyzing large data sets.
• Experience analyzing financial reports.
• Knowledge of Title 200 requirements.
• Past experience working as a trainer.
• Knowledge for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.).
• Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
• Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies).
• Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
• Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information.
• Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
• Motivates, encourages, and challenges others.
• Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
• Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience with FDOT’s Financial Management system (FM).
• Past experience with FLAIR (Florida’s accounting system).

Responsibilities

• Train professional staff in the billing of eligible project expenditures to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Identify training objectives for each staff member and adjust training methodology to achieve objectives.
• Monitor staff in the preparation of the weekly federal bill to determine effectiveness of training objectives.
• Develop/update applicable desktop procedures to promote cross-training and continuity of operations in the event of staff turnover.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level