FL-DEM-FEMA Event Closeout Team-Financial Specialist - Exciting Challenge

The Florida Division of Emergency Management's (FDEM) Bureau of Recovery, Public Assistance Grant Section has a temporary staffing need to assist with the federally declared disaster event closeout project.
FL-DEM-FEMA Event Closeout Team-Financial Specialist
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Cubicles, not public facing
DRESS CODE: Business Casual
The position will consist of the following duties:
• Assist Bureau grant managers and Admin and Management Costs Managers with grant closeout activities as directed
• Reconcile expenditures, quarterly reports, and insurance reviews
• Analyze and compare data for accuracy and completeness
• Creating form letters and other correspondence related to disaster closeouts
• Scanning and uploading documents into appropriate systems as directed, ensuring all records are maintained and relevant correspondence are recorded in the State's grant management system
• Archive files according to established procedures and timelines
• Perform final inspections and validation for project closeout
• Assemble grant closeout packets for submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Copying, scanning, and filing as needed
• Serve as the liaison between the Subrecipient and the Division, providing technical, fiscal, and grant management assistance to Subrecipients related to the receipt and use of federal and state emergency management funding awarded by the Division.
• Perform other duties as assigned
COMPUTER/OFFICE EQUIPMENT: • Demonstrated computer software skills, including Word, Excel, and other database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to PowerPoint.SkillRequired / DesiredAmountAbility to speak and understand EnglishRequiredAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.RequiredAbility to utilize problem-solving techniques.RequiredAbility to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications.RequiredProficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to PowerPoint.Required2Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.Required1Demonstrate ability to manage all aspects of contract/grant management, including preparation of funding agreementsRequired1Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.Required1Ability to understand policies and procedures related to contract/grant development, contract/grant management, and payment processing proceduresRequiredAbility to provide technical assistance to state and local governments and other entities on contracts/grants, project closeouts, and payments.RequiredAbility to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.RequiredKnowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Programs or Disaster ManagementHighly desired