We're looking for a fast-paced and self-motivated Accountant that can manage a fiscal threshold of over $20 million. Sounds like you? Then boost your career and positively impact Maricopa County programs today!

At Human Services, it's not about the numbers but about serving people from birth to the end of life. If you're passionate about humanity, you can help by managing our fiscal funds. With your service, you'll ensure that the homeless have job placements, children will be introduced to quality education, and the vulnerable will have access to affordable housing or rental/utility assistance.

In this role, you will assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for the Human Services Department as we work to obtain grants that will benefit our County. You will provide fiscal grant management, including technical assistance and preparation and monitoring of department budgets and federal regulations while ensuring fiscal integrity. You'll also never experience a dull moment where you're strictly glued to your desk as you go into cities and towns to conduct on-site monitoring of local non-profit or government agencies' financial records.

About Us 

The vision of the Human Services Department (HSD) is that all Maricopa County residents will have equal access to opportunities to improve their lives. HSD provides a wide array of services in Maricopa County for vulnerable populations and persons with barriers, including low-income families, persons seeking employment opportunities, and communities in need. Five program divisions are responsible for coordinating and delivering services for the most vulnerable in the County.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or a closely related field and 1 year of experience in budgeting, auditing, government finance, or grant accounting OR

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field and 3 years of experience in budgeting, auditing, government finance, or grants accounting

• Must successfully secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card 

We Also Value

• Experience in the public sector or non-profit accounting or budgeting environment with specific experience in budgeting, auditing, and grants accounting

• Experience providing technical assistance related to government or non-profit grant accounting, including experience with compliance of federal grant requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Budgeting for Results, CGI Advantage Financial System, and OnBase

Job Contributions

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the department and individual grants

• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies

• Review general ledger and analyze expenditures, revenues, payroll, accruals, and cost allocations to verify in compliance with County and grants regulations

• Prepare grant expenditure reports, invoices, and cash draws in compliance with County and grants requirements while reconciling the cash draws

• Prepare internal and external monthly and/or quarterly financial status reports that include budget to actual, forecasts, and reconciling variances

• Utilize County financial standard reports and/or create ad Hoc reports to provide, both detailed and high-level, information in such areas as financials, budget, and actual expenditures

Working Conditions

• Office environment

• Must obtain Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within 6 months of hire

• Occasional use of personal or County vehicles to travel to and from various County locations