GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 41001909 1

State of Florida

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About The Position

This Grants Specialist V position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Bureau of Criminal Justice unit in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay: $50,428.82 Annually

Qualifications:

Six (6) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field, or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field.

Preference will be given to those with previous grant management experience. 

Note: This position requires extensive travel outside of the work site and may require extended hours.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field, or
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field.

Nice To Haves

• previous grant management experience

Responsibilities

• This position will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of relevant statutes, rules, Agency policies and procedures, regulations and the grant agreement to ensure the effective and compliant use of grant funding.
• This position will identify and mitigate compliance risks, and may involve managing systems, collaborating with Agency staff, and liaising with Providers.
• In addition, the position will include written reports tracking financial expenditures, verifying project progress against milestones, assessing compliance with grant agreements, preparing performance reports for the Agency, and facilitating communication between the Agency and Providers.
• Position regularly monitors grant expenditures and inventories to ensure funds are used in accordance with the grant agreement.
• Preforms Performs reviews of property, accounting journals, ledgers, or other accounting and operating controls to determine their soundness, adequacy, or application.
• Monitors program milestones and performance indicators to ensure project stays on track and achieves its intended results.
• Ensures the organization adheres to all grant statutes, rules, and requirements set by the Agency.
• Prepares timely accurate and consistent written reports on grant performance and financial status for the Agency, Providers and any external stakeholder, reviewing internal controls and recommending corrective action plans.
• Organizes and maintains accurate grant data, using tools and systems to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Identifies potential problems, risks, and areas where technical assistance might be needed for Providers.
• Serves as a point of contact to facilitate transparent and consistent communication between the Agency and Providers.
• Performs all other requested duties.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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