Budget Technician - Federal & State Grants - Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ 85201
About the Job
Budget Technician
Federal & State Grants - 63 E Main St
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate: | $20.76 |
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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 a ten-year maximum |
New hire education: | 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position |
Class/Calendar: | B22, 12 months |
Hours: | Full-time (40 hours per week) |
FSLA: | Non-Exempt |
Benefits: | Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance |
OVERVIEW:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree in accounting preferred with minimum three years experience in accounting or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 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 public and outside agencies
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reconcile federal, state and IGA fund balances with the County Treasurer monthly; prepare and submit deposits to the County Treasurer
- Reconcile capital outlay purchases with approved Arizona Department of Education budgets; Prepare A/P requests for return of federal and state funds as required by Arizona Department of Education
- Allocate revenue to appropriate programs for intergovernmental agreements and quarterly interest to appropriate funds
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash requests for federally funded projects and intergovernmental agreements; prepare and distribute monthly revenue and expense reports to various departments
- Compile information and prepare journal entries for payroll and indirect cost allocations; prepare and submit expense and warehouse journal entries
- Research budget history to provide financial data and verification of account balances
- Respond to inquiries from district personnel regarding purchase orders, account codes and budget availability
- Maintain and distribute time and effort logs to appropriate departments per federal guidelines
- Monitor mileage reports for numerical and budgetary accuracy
- Assist in the maintenance of accurate records to ensure adherence to district policy and/or state legislation
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Supervisor, Federal & State Grants
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, handicap/disability, or national origin.
