Federal and State Grants - Senior Analyst

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$28.60

Class/Calendar:

C41, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To coordinate the preparation of the general district budget and budget planning; to develop complex budget to actual forecasting models; and to perform ongoing budget forecasts to ensure compliance with district, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Perform financial analysis and modeling

Coordinate the preparation of the general district budget and budget planning, including budget limit formulas; develop complex budget to actual forecasting models and perform ongoing budget forecasts

Apply budgeting techniques and formulas to various budget lines and categories; analyze and reconcile district needs to budget; test soundness and accuracy of budget allocations

Research to determine needs versus wants; analyze spending to determine reasons for budget variations; report on expenditures versus budget on a timely basis; review budget data with schools and departments

Verify account codes according to Chart of Accounts when inputting new code string into system

Balance and upload the Adopted Budget to the financial system

Prepare detailed District and Program Budget Books

Assist assistant superintendents in funding distributions as needed

Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

High School degree or equivalent

Experience:

Five years budget and accounting experience required

Experience with mainframe computers and financial queries

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that the applicant possess the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field preferred

Experience:

Experience with public school accounting and iVisions software preferred

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Ability to perform high-volume detailed work with accuracy; to assume responsibility; to independently make sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district and school personnel of all levels, general public and outside agencies

Sound understanding of fund accounting; working knowledge of budgeting

Ability to develop accounting procedures and design financial systems

Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

Computer proficiency to include advanced skill level of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc)

High proficiency in typing, data entry and 10-key by touch with accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computation

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

Primarily works in an office within a school district’s administrative building

May attend school board meetings, budget discussions, and training sessions

Works under deadlines, especially during budget planning and financial reporting periods

Primarily a desk job with prolonged sitting and computer use

May occasionally lift office materials (e.g., binders, reports, laptops), usually under 10-15 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.