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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