Grants Auditor

Job Location:

1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000

This position will remain open until business needs are met.

Position Duties Summary:

• Review subgrantee budgets, invoices and contract materials for compliance with applicable grant, federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Solve daily problems and make independent decisions based on information gathered and research conducted.
• Participate in grant planning and re-allocation discussions to ensure effective usage of grant resources.
• Provide fiscal oversight from start to finish for multiple Federal funding sources.
• Conduct monitoring visits and provide technical assistance to subgrantees.
• Research and provide guidance on federal rules and regulations.
• Prepare and present forecasts of grant and subgrantee spending.
• Draft timely correspondence to key stakeholders and subgrantees.
• Any duties necessary to ensure effective funds management.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and/or equivalent job-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to public programs.
• Principles and practices of accounting, auditing and internal controls.

Skills:

• Computer skills to properly obtain and analyze financial information.
• Analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.
• Interpreting statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Research and analysis techniques.
• Time management.
• Problem solving.

Ability:

• Examine and analyze records, reports, operating practices, and documentation techniques.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and produce summary reports of findings.
• Monitor compliance with federal grant regulations, state procedures, and controls.
• Work on projects for extended periods without direct supervision.
• Can work in a flexible, team oriented environment.
• Adapt to changing conditions.
• Conceptual.

*Please note: For those selected for interviews, skills assessments may be administered as part of the interview process.

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• Progressively more responsible accounting and/or auditing or similar work experience.
• Prior knowledge of federal or state grants management processes.
• A combination of formal education and work experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Sick leave.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here.

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance.