Grants Management Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $66000 - $71000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 05/18/2026

The positions primary purpose is to perform fiscal monitoring of Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/subrecipients that receive federal or state grant funds from Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
The auditor will also be responsible for the review tracking and follow up of Single Audit files submitted to ADE by subrecipients conducted by CPAs.
Fiscal monitoring is conducted in accordance with the Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) which require pass-through entities such as ADE to monitor the subrecipients use of federal funds. The fiscal monitoring auditor will determine whether selected expenditures were in accordance with federal and local regulations and statutes under the supervision of the Grants Fiscal Supervisor. The auditor will also provide technical assistance to LEAs as necessary.
Occasional in-state travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate. New hires are expected to work in the office full-time until leadership feels they are fully trained.

Review and process Single Audit Reporting Packages prepared by CPAs as well as other auditing information submitted by sub-grantees
Follow up on single audit findings and corrective action plans in accordance with the ADE policies to ensure complete resolution of all single audit findings
Conduct fiscal monitoring audits by drafting correspondence to LEAs preparing monitoring documents and reports confirming compliance with applicable grant federal and state regulations and requirements and performing other duties as necessary to complete the fiscal audits
Provide technical assistance to LEAs regarding aligning their internal policies and procedures with applicable state and Federal rules and regulations and increasing internal controls over grants management

Knowledge in:
Principles and practices of auditing and accounting
Federal state laws rules regulations and policies related to public programs
A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Auditing or a related field or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required.

Skills in:
Interpreting statutes rules policies and procedures
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with supervisors peers and client personnel
Excellent oral and written communication
Problem solving
Time management
Analyzing records reports operating practices and documentation
Research and analysis techniques
Intermediate to advanced skill in using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to:
Interpret grant requirements assess data and then determine LEA compliance
Work projects for extended periods without direct supervision
Adapt to changing conditions
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and produce summary reports of findings
Monitor compliance with federal grant regulations State of Arizona procedures and controls by examining and analyzing records reports operating practices and documentation

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Progressively more responsible auditing or similar work experience
A combination of formal education and work experience
Candidates with prior knowledge of federal or state grants management processes

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.