Grant Accountant

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Grant Accountant on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The annual salary is $45,000. This position is externally funded. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

This position is responsible for providing primary accounting functions for awarded federal, state, and private grants from award set-up through closeout while adhering to College, State and Federal policies. This position plays an important role in post-award compliance to ensure that budgets are not overspent, grant periods are adhered to, costs are allowable under the grant and accounting records are maintained in good order and for the required time.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in related field.
• Minimum of two years of business office/accounting experience or equivalent experience managing grants.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of state and federal regulations related to grants administration including OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, and major Federal funding agency guidelines preferred.
• Proficiency with desk top computers, spreadsheet software and common office equipment.
• Experience with Banner software a plus. Intermediate Excel experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand, bend, reach, and view a display screen for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer, for the duration of the shift.

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.