Grants Budget Technician – Remote-Optional

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Retirement matched

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Budget Technician to manage federal and state grants, monitor balances, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines. The role supports budget allocations, grant applications, and fund tracking across departments.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data analysis skills, and the ability to work with finance teams to ensure proper usage of grant funds and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in accounting or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant revisions, track funding accounts, and maintain and shift budget funds.
• Maintain accurate grant records and prepare applications while ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Procure grant-funded supplies and materials 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 relevant legislation.
• Provide financial information to support administrative decision-making.
• Reconcile purchases with budgets and prepare A/P requests for funds as required.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Budget reconciliation

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Access

Google Workspace

School ERP Pro

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Budget Technician to manage federal and state grants, monitor balances, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines. The role supports budget allocations, grant applications, and fund tracking across departments.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data analysis skills, and the ability to work with finance teams to ensure proper usage of grant funds and timely reporting.