Grants & Compliance Finance Manager

Liberty Elementary School District 25; Liberty (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Elementary School District 25 is seeking a Grants Accountant to oversee the fiscal components of district grants and assist with grant budgets. You will coordinate grant applications, monitor grant finances, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with program guidelines.

The role involves researching policies, managing monthly drawdowns, and preparing documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental grants and related accounting practices.
• Experience with budgeting and accounting, preferably 3 years.
• Experience establishing grant encumbrances and expense tracking.
• Familiarity with USFR, AZ statutes, and governing board policies.
• Understanding CFR, EDGAR, and UGG guidelines for grants.
• Ability to write, maintain, and track grants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal components of district grants and assist with budgets.
• Coordinate grant applications in Grants Management System and eCivis.
• Monitor grant finances to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with district staff, auditors, and ADE on grants.
• Research policies to develop new grant applications and compliance.
• Monitor monthly grant draws and reimbursement requests.
• Ensure district compliance with state and federal rules.
• Prepare budgets, funding requests, and audit materials.
• Maintain fixed assets and capital outlay records for grants.
• Communicate journal entries to the Executive Director of Finance.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred)

Budgeting and accounting principles

Grant accounting

Government accounting

Grant encumbrance and expense records

USFR, AZ statutes, policies

CFR/EDGAR/UGG knowledge

Writing and tracking grants

Cash handling and reconciliation

Facility use knowledge

Office practices and time management

Job description

Liberty Elementary School District 25 is seeking a Grants Accountant to oversee the fiscal components of district grants and assist with grant budgets. You will coordinate grant applications, monitor grant finances, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with program guidelines.

The role involves researching policies, managing monthly drawdowns, and preparing documentation for audits.