Budget Technician - Federal & State Grants
Budget Technician - Federal & State Grants
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Job Description
- Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Full-time 40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$20.76
Class/Calendar:
B2212 months
Benefits:
Vacation sick leave holidaysretirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System health and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement up to aten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To ensure adequate account balances for federal and state grants; to provide financial data and verification of account balances; and to gather information regarding budget allocations and requests.
Key Responsibilities:
This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Prepare and submit grant revisions track funding accounts and maintain and shift budget funds.
- Maintain accurate grant records and prepare applications while ensuring compliance with district state and federal guidelines.
- Procure grant-funded supplies and materials; monitor expenditures for compliance with district state and/or federal regulations.
- Collect and analyze data to prepare required reports.
- Assist in monitoring auditing and maintaining adherence to district policy and relevant legislation.
- Provide financial information including account deficits and budget history to support administrative decision-making.
- Respond to inquiries from district personnel regarding site funding purchase orders budget history and related topics to ensure adherence to proper budget procedures.
- Reconcile capital outlay purchases with approved Arizona Department of Education budgets and prepare A/P requests for return of federal and state funds as required by Arizona Department of Education.
- Research and analyze budget history to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
- Regular and on-time attendance required.
Required Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Three years experience in accounting or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.
Education:
- Associates or bachelors Degree in accounting preferred
Skills & Competencies:
This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role enabling effective performance adaptability and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community.
- High proficiency in typing data entry and 10-key by touch with accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computations
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word Excel Access QuickBooks etc); knowledge and experience with mainframe computers and financial queries (OBARS)
- Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
- Ability to perform high-volume detailed work with accuracy; to assume responsibility; to independently make sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel of all levels general publicand outside agencies
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office classroom or other settings and if there are physical activities like standing walking or lifting.
- Work is primarily done in an office either in-person or remotely depending on the organizations policies.
- Works with finance teams department heads and executives while also performing independent budget analysis tasks.
- Heavy use of financial software spreadsheets and databases to track and manage budgets.
- May attend budget meetings provide financial insights and present reports to stakeholders.
- Primarily desk-based requiring extended periods of sitting and working on a computer.
- No heavy lifting or physical labor is required though occasional carrying of reports or office supplies (typically under 10 lbs) may occur
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
