Job Title: Finance/Administration Specialist (20-24 hours per week)
Location: Tallahassee, FL, 32399
Pay Rate: $45-$50/hr all inclusive
Type: 14 + months contract
Scope of Services
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.
Education
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.
Experience
Candidate must have a minimum of two years' experience in financial management.
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks.
Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:
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.
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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).
Preferred KSAs:
Past experience with FDOT's Financial Management system (FM).
Past experience with FLAIR (Florida's accounting system).
Location: Tallahassee, FL, 32399
Pay Rate: $45-$50/hr all inclusive
Type: 14 + months contract
Scope of Services
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.
Education
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.
Experience
Candidate must have a minimum of two years' experience in financial management.
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks.
Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:
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.
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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).
Preferred KSAs:
Past experience with FDOT's Financial Management system (FM).
Past experience with FLAIR (Florida's accounting system).