Education Grant Budget Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Budget Technician to manage certificated and classified staffing data and coordinate federal and state program reports. The role focuses on grant funding, budget revisions, and compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include tracking grants, maintaining records, preparing ADE and other required reports, and providing financial information to support administrative decisions.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in accounting or equivalent.
• Typing speed and 10-key data entry with high accuracy.
• Experience with budget analysis and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant revisions, track funding accounts, and maintain budget funds.
• Maintain grant records and prepare applications while ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Procure grant-funded supplies and monitor expenditures for compliance with regulations.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare required reports.
• Assist in monitoring, auditing and maintaining adherence to district policy and legislation.
• Provide financial information to support administrative decision-making.
• Respond to inquiries regarding site funding, purchase orders, and budget history.
• Reconcile purchases with ADE budgets and prepare A/P requests for funds return.
• Collect data for ADE annual report, special education counts, and post-school outcomes.
• Prepare student-teacher count to report to ADE.
• Maintain table of organization for certificated staff.
• Research budget history to verify balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist other personnel and perform assigned duties; maintain punctual attendance.

Skills

Typing & 10-key

Data entry

Attention to detail

Budget analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

School ERP Pro

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Budget Technician to manage certificated and classified staffing data and coordinate federal and state program reports. The role focuses on grant funding, budget revisions, and compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include tracking grants, maintaining records, preparing ADE and other required reports, and providing financial information to support administrative decisions.