Grants Compliance & Reporting Technician

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Grants Technician to audit, monitor, and account for grants, contracts, and assigned programs. The role supports budgeting and grant management activities and prepares cyclical and ad‑hoc reports and presentations.

The position requires experience in accounting or related tasks, familiarity with grant compliance, and strong attention to detail. Occasional meetings and trainings are expected to stay current with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or demonstrated competence in the tasks assigned preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of computerized general ledger software systems (Visions) and other business applications.
• Must be proficient in mathematical computations and accurate in detail work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and correspondence.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, etc. pertaining to grants management preferred.
• Knowledge of requirements and guidelines through the Arizona Department of Education as it relates to grants management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes grant information for compliance with grant requirements.
• Attends meetings and trainings to stay current on legal requirements of federal and state programs.
• Audits documents and processes to ensure compliance and suggest improvements.
• Compiles detailed statistical and financial data for reporting and audit trails.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties to review schedules and resolve conflicts.
• Maintains manuals and electronic records for up-to-date references and audit trails.
• Prepares grant carryover calculations and reports results to administrators.
• Reviews grant spending plans and trains staff on budget compliance.
• Collaborates with Directors to develop and submit applications and reports to funding agencies.
• Serve as a program liaison to support staff for compliance and program effectiveness.
• Coordinate preparation of materials before monitoring visits.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical computations

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Visions

Job description

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Grants Technician to audit, monitor, and account for grants, contracts, and assigned programs. The role supports budgeting and grant management activities and prepares cyclical and ad‑hoc reports and presentations.

The position requires experience in accounting or related tasks, familiarity with grant compliance, and strong attention to detail. Occasional meetings and trainings are expected to stay current with regulatory requirements.