Accounting Grant Compliance Specialist

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING GRANT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
CALENDAR: 2611E (12 MONTH)
SALARY: GRADE 120 (SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL)

Job Goal:
Performing accounting/clerical services in compliance with federal, state, county, and district accounting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent coursework and experience
• Certified Public Accountant desired
• Three or more years of relevant experience
• Good human relations and communication skills
• Broad knowledge of relevant district, state, and federal policies and laws
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying relevant federal, state, and CUSD rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with standard software products
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Ability to hold an IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Core Job Functions: 

• Assist in implementing internal controls to ensure
• Collaborate with District personnel to develop strategic objectives and/or improve the quality of operational processes and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure funds are used in accordance with approved grant applications and regulations.
• Track grant timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely completion of all grant-related activities.
• Perform frequent drawdowns of grant funds to ensure proper cash flow and financial management, as well as submission of completion reports.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all grants, including budgets, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to grant funding.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related inquiries and communications.
• Create reports and assist with preparation for audits, both internal and external.
• Research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update the grants capital plan.
• Review existing policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in maintaining and updating District accounting software.
• Research the exploration and implementation of new accounting system tools.
• Assist in performing accounting functions as needed and/or assigned to ensure that department functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Produce a variety of materials to provide written documentation, convey information, and/or comply with guidelines.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to convey and/or gather information required to perform District functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/17/25