Northwest Florida State College · 1 month ago
Accountant, Grants & Payroll - Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwest Florida State College is seeking an Accountant for Grants & Payroll to help fulfill its mission. This role involves maintaining budgetary control over grants, assisting with payroll processing, and preparing various financial reports and reconciliations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain budgetary and accountability control over assigned grants within the Restricted Fund group
Serve as backup for the Payroll Specialist, assisting with biweekly and monthly payroll processing
Perform assigned monthly payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting
Post approved budgets, amendments, and financial transactions
Review and approve travel, credit card transactions, and requisitions as assigned
Prepare and post journal entries related to administrative and indirect costs
Prepare federal, state, local, and internal grant reports, including SEFA, as required
Respond to internal and external audit requests related to payroll and grants
Provide administrative and fiscal support to program managers and other fund groups
Participate in Banner Finance training and process improvement initiatives
Assist with Board of Trustee materials as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting or the Vice President for Business Operations and Finance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Three (3) years of documented relevant work experience required
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with computerized accounting systems required
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Preferred
Payroll or general ledger accounting experience preferred
Experience in higher education or governmental accounting strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
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
Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Company
Northwest Florida State College
Northwest Florida State College is a school in Niceville.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Devin Stephenson
President/CEO
Tanner McKnight
Vice President of Business Operations and Finance/CFO
Recent News
2025-08-29
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