Grants Budget Manager

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District seeks a Budget Specialist to manage, monitor, and report on non-local, State, Federal and private grants. You will work with program directors and staff to secure funding and ensure financial compliance.

Responsibilities include grant budgeting, reporting, and coordinating with ADE systems; you will oversee budgets and prepare journal entries and abstracts for grant awards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting preferred; four years of accounting or budget management experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Performs financial administration and oversight for grant-related programs; prepares budgets and monitors expenditure categories.
• Guides program managers on grants, contracts, and budgets to align with guidelines.
• Identifies grant opportunities within Arizona Department of Education systems and tracks reports.
• Verifies grant expenditures and budgets; trains staff on coding and account maintenance.
• Maintains expenditure budgets in the general ledger; coordinates with departments to balance budgets and generate reports.
• Prepares annual federal abstracts for grant submissions to Governing Board.

Skills

Planning & prioritizing

Report writing

Financial statements

Regulations knowledge

Data research

Record keeping

Grant compliance

Typing

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Phoenix Union High School District seeks a Budget Specialist to manage, monitor, and report on non-local, State, Federal and private grants. You will work with program directors and staff to secure funding and ensure financial compliance.

Responsibilities include grant budgeting, reporting, and coordinating with ADE systems; you will oversee budgets and prepare journal entries and abstracts for grant awards.