In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary: $32,841-$45,855

Job Description:

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission.

The Grants Assistant position is directly accountable to the Director of Finance and Accounting for the following duties and responsibilities:

In support of the Grants Accountant, assist to maintain budgetary and accountability control over the Restricted Fund group related to grants awarded including:

• Assist with the development of the Annual Budget for the grants.
• Post approved grant budgets, budget amendments and financial transactions.
• Review and approve travel, credit card transactions, and requisitions.
• Provide administrative support to Program Managers to include official correspondence and invoicing.
• Prepare and post routine journal entries related to administrative/indirect costs.
• Prepare all required federal, state, local, grantor and internal reports including annual SEFA.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare monthly Board of Trustee materials as assigned. Plan, coordinate and provide NWFSC training in Banner Finance in counsel with Assistant Controller.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and Accounting.

Benefits

• College-paid health insurance for employee and dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday)
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED plus one (1) to four (4) years relevant work experience required, associate degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in the accounting field preferred.
• Experience in higher education or governmental accounting preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Technical proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, act independently, work well with others.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.  Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.