Housing & Community Development Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

This Grants Accountant supports HCD by providing fiscal grants management, including professional technical assistance, preparation, and monitoring related to department budgets, fiscal matters, audits, and federal regulations, while ensuring the fiscal integrity of operations.

The Administrative Services Division delivers strategic, efficient, and professional support to all Divisions within the Human Services Department, enabling the delivery of high-quality, responsive services. As a trusted business partner, the Administrative Services Division ensures alignment of administrative functions with the Department's mission, upholds regulatory compliance, and optimizes the use of public resources. We are committed to operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, transparency, and continuous improvementproactively addressing challenges and driving effective results.

The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility.

In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department's commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division's EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives. Join our team and unlock your potential!

We require:

• One year of experience in budgeting, auditing, government finance, or grant accounting
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or closely related field
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

We also value:

• Experience in the public sector or non-profit accounting or budgeting environment with specific experience in budgeting, auditing and grants accounting: o HOME Investment Partnership Program- ARPA o Community Development Block Grant o Community Development Block Grant-COVID o American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
• Experience and knowledge of the Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS)

Job contributions:

• Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for department and individual grants
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
• Reviews the general ledger and analyzes expenditures, revenues, payroll, accruals, and cost allocations to verify compliance with County and grants regulations
• Prepares grant expenditure reports, invoices, and cash draws in compliance with County and grant requirements while reconciling the cash draws
• Prepares internal and external monthly and/or quarterly financial status reports that include budget to actual, forecasts, and reconcile variances
• Utilizes County financial standard reports and/or creates ad Hoc reports to provide, both detailed and high-level, information in such areas as financials, budget, and actual expenditures
• Maintains knowledge of OMB uniform guidance super circular 2 CFR part 200 (formerly i A-133, A-87, A-122) and Maricopa Grant Manual
• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions:

• Must obtain Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within six months of hire
• Must successfully secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing. Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County. The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.

Selection procedure:

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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