Housing & Community Development Grants Accountant

Full job description
Posting Date
09/26/25
Application Deadline
10/10/25
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 - $77,251.20 annually
Full Pay Range: $55,000 - $99,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Human Services
About the Position
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 improvement—proactively addressing challenges and driving effective results.
About Us
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.

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Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
Maricopa County Kids Club
, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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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
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 ******* testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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