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Form of workFederal Grants Analyst Senior
Clerical and Data Entry Required at Time of Application
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$28.04
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
C41, 12 months
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW:
To coordinate the preparation of the general district budget and budget planning; to develop complex budget to actual forecasting models; and to perform ongoing budget forecasts to ensure compliance with district, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
SUPERVISION
Federal and State Grants Supervisor
Clerical test administered on line:
Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.
Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)
Clerical Test required for this position:
Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if Clerical Test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Clerical and Data Entry Required at Time of Application
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Rate:
$28.04
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
C41, 12 months
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance
OVERVIEW:
To coordinate the preparation of the general district budget and budget planning; to develop complex budget to actual forecasting models; and to perform ongoing budget forecasts to ensure compliance with district, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field preferred; minimum five years budget and accounting experience required
- High proficiency in typing, data entry and 10-key by touch with accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computations
- Computer proficiency to include advanced skill level of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc); knowledge and experience with mainframe computers and financial queries
- Sound understanding of fund accounting; working knowledge of budgeting
- Ability to develop accounting procedures and design financial systems
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
- Ability to perform high-volume detailed work with accuracy; to assume responsibility; to independently make sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district and school personnel of all levels, general public and outside agencies
- Experience with public school accounting and iVisions software preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Perform financial analysis and modeling
- Coordinate the preparation of the general district budget and budget planning, including budget limit formulas; develop complex budget to actual forecasting models and perform ongoing budget forecasts
- Apply budgeting techniques and formulas to various budget lines and categories; analyze and reconcile district needs to budget; test soundness and accuracy of budget allocations
- Research to determine needs versus wants; analyze spending to determine reasons for budget variations; report on expenditures versus budget on a timely basis; review budget data with schools and departments
- Verify account codes according to Chart of Accounts when inputting new code string into system
- Balance and upload the Adopted Budget to the financial system
- Prepare detailed District and Program Budget Books
- Assist assistant superintendents in funding distributions as needed
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Federal and State Grants Supervisor
Clerical test administered on line:
Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.
Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)
Clerical Test required for this position:
Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if Clerical Test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
