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Project Account Officer

The Project Account Officer provides compliance, financial and budgetary oversight of grants/contracts and restricted funds by ensuring budget compliance, accurate reporting, and adherence to funding requirements. This position maintains and controls fiscal records, prepares reports, and collaborates with departments to support the college wide grants and contracts lifecycle.

Location: Administrative Offices (Downtown)

Department: Accounting & Finance

Date Position Available: October 19, 2026

Review Date: October 23, 2026

Salary: $54,500 - $63,000

FLSA: Exempt

To learn more about this position please view the full job descriptions.

What You'll Need

At a minimum the selected candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting from a regionally accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience working with grants and/or grants accounting. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have a Master's degree in business/accounting from a regionally accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working with grants or grants accounting.

Why Us

We value our employees. Employees are treated as individuals and empowered to do their best. Our greatest strength lies in the skill, judgement and talent of our employees. We recognize that our success is related directly to the dedication and performance of our employees. We value integrity, excellence in teaching and learning, a culture of honesty and trust, creativity and a respect for diversity. We believe in the potential of people who are inspired, engaged and work together for common goals & objectives. To that end we strive to attract, develop and retain the talented people necessary to deliver the highest quality service to our students and community. It is our focus to support a diverse workforce within an inclusive work environment. In return, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, job/skill training, and company-sponsored social events.

What makes FSCJ stand out among other colleges and universities? We are: Accessible, Affordable, Diverse, Highly Ranked.

Awards & Accolades

For the third consecutive year, Florida State College at Jacksonville has been named as a 2026 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. FSCJ has been greatly honored with the Honor Roll recognition in 9 of 10 categories including: Job Satisfaction & Support, Professional Development, Mission & Pride, Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness, Confidence in Senior Leadership, Faculty & Staff Well-being, Shared Governance, Faculty Experience, and Inclusion, Belonging & Community.

We Can Help

If you have questions or need technical assistance, please contact the Human Resources department by email employment@fscj.edu or phone (904) 632-3210. Additional documents can be faxed to (904) 632-3390. Florida State College at Jacksonville complies with the provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, and other applicable laws pertaining to College safety and security practices. The College's Annual Security Report and Annual Crime Statistics are posted on the College's website. You can access the following sites by clicking on the following link Campus Security Policies, or directly at Annual Security Report. A hard copy may be obtained at any Campus Security Office. A military veteran applicant who believes he or she was not afforded employment, promotion or retention preference may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA). The complaint must be made within 60 days from the date a non-select notice was received. The FDVA can investigate and make a determination as to whether a violation has occurred. For more information, call (727) 319-7462, or email cosentinoj@fdva.state.fl.us. You can also email or mail a detailed complaint to: P.O. Box 31001, St. Petersburg, FL 33731. Florida State College at Jacksonville does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, disability, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation/expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For more information, visit the Equal Access/Equal Opportunity page. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please notify the Human Resources Department at (904) 632-3210 if any reasonable accommodations are required during the application or the interview process. Florida State College at Jacksonville provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. If you have concerns regarding discrimination, harassment or retaliation, please contact the College's Equity Officer, 501 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, or at (904) 632-3221, toll-free at (877) 578-6801 or via email at equityofficer@fscj.edu for information. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view the U.S. Department of Labor Workplace Posters.

Stay Connected!

At FSCJ, our College community does not just include our employees; it includes everyone willing to experience our inclusive culture and resolute core values that frame our institution. We have a variety of ways you can connect with us and take part in that experience. Together we can create an environment of communication and understanding that is both informative and entertaining, and we cannot wait to share it with you!