Grants Auditor

ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE GRANTS AUDITOR

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• Review subgrantee budgets, invoices and contract materials for compliance with applicable grant, federal and state regulations and guidelines
• Solve daily problems and make independent decisions based on information gathered and research conducted
• Participate in grant planning and re-allocation discussions to ensure effective usage of grant resources
• Provide fiscal oversight from start to finish for multiple Federal funding sources
• Conduct monitoring visits and provide technical assistance to subgrantees
• Research and provide guidance on federal rules and regulations
• Prepare and present forecasts of grant and subgrantee spending
• Draft timly correspondence to key stakeholders and subgrantees
• Any duties necessary to ensure effective funds management

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and/or equivalent job‑related experience

• Federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to public programs
• Principles and practices of accounting, auditing and internal controls

• Computer skills to properly obtain and analyze financial information
• Analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
• Interpreting statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Research and analysis techniques
• Time management
• Problem solving

• Examine and analyze records, reports, operating practices, and documentation techniques
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and produce summary reports of findings
• Monitor compliance with federal grant regulations, state procedures, and controls
• Work on projects for extended periods without direct supervision
• Can work in a flexible, team oriented environment
• Adapt to changing conditions
• Conceptual

* Please note:

For those selected for interviews, skills assessments may be administered as part of the interview process.

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• Progressively more responsible accounting and/or auditing or similar work experience
• Prior knowledge of federal or state grants management processes
• A combination of formal education and work experience

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state‑issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
  Driver’s License Requirements.

• Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez for assistance