Housing & Community Development Grants Accountant
Housing & Community Development Grants Accountant
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Job Description
Posting Date
09/26/25Application Deadline
10/10/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $55000 - $77251.20 annuallyFull Pay Range: $55000 - $99500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Human ServicesAbout the Position
This Grants Accountant supports HCD by providing fiscal grants management including professional technical assistance preparation and monitoring related to department budgets fiscal matters audits and federal regulations while ensuring the fiscal integrity of operations.
The Administrative Services Division delivers strategic efficient and professional support to all Divisions within the Human Services Department enabling the delivery of high-quality responsive services. As a trusted business partner the Administrative Services Division ensures alignment of administrative functions with the Departments mission upholds regulatory compliance and optimizes the use of public resources. We are committed to operational excellence fiscal stewardship transparency and continuous improvementproactively addressing challenges and driving effective results.
About Us
The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education housing homeownership independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities career development for job seekers with barriers to employment crisis rental and utility assistance and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity promotes respect and facilitates social and economic mobility.
In 2025 the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) highlighting the Departments commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities Pathway to Rapid Reemployment Tonopah Fire Station Improvements Refugee Relocation Assistance Program Early Education Divisions EVIT Expanded Partnership and several other initiatives.
Join our team and unlock your potential!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
- One year of experience in budgeting auditing government finance or grant accounting
- Bachelors degree in business Accounting Finance Public Administration or closely related field
We Also Value
- Experience in the public sector or non-profit accounting or budgeting environment with specific experience in budgeting auditing and grants accounting:
o HOME Investment Partnership Program- ARPA
o Community Development Block Grant
o Community Development Block Grant-COVID
o American Rescue Plan (ARPA) - Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS)
Job Contributions
- Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for department and individual grants
- Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying allocating posting reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
- Reviews the general ledger and analyzes expenditures revenues payroll accruals and cost allocations to verify compliance with County and grants regulations
- Prepares grant expenditure reports invoices and cash draws in compliance with County and grant requirements while reconciling the cash draws
- Prepares internal and external monthly and/or quarterly financial status reports that include budget to actual forecasts and reconcile variances
- Utilizes County financial standard reports and/or creates ad Hoc reports to provide both detailed and high-level information in such areas as financials budget and actual expenditures
- Maintains knowledge of OMB uniform guidance super circular 2 CFR part 200 (formerly i A-133 A-87 A-122) and Maricopa Grant Manual
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- Must obtain Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within six months of hire
- Must successfully secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Work is routinely performed in an office environment which may require long periods of sitting reading and typing. Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County. The position requires travel to and from various county client and contractor locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
