Grant Budget Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays and retirement matched (ASRS)

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Budget Technician to coordinate certificated and classified staffing, complete federal/state program reports, and monitor budget allocations for special education funds.

The role requires strong accounting skills, grant management experience, and proficiency with budgeting systems. It offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and a starting base hourly rate of $21.01.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of accounting or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant revisions and track funding.
• Maintain grant records and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Procure grant-funded supplies and monitor expenditures.
• Collect and analyze data for required reports.
• Reconcile purchases and prepare ADE budget reports.
• Provide financial information to support decisions.

Skills

Typing/Data entry

Microsoft Word/Excel

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Budget analysis

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

School ERP Pro

Mainframe/financial queries

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Budget Technician to coordinate certificated and classified staffing, complete federal/state program reports, and monitor budget allocations for special education funds.

The role requires strong accounting skills, grant management experience, and proficiency with budgeting systems. It offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and a starting base hourly rate of $21.01.