Transit Grants Budget Analyst II - Public Transit Department

City of Phoenix (AZ)•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities. The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department is seeking an experienced grants accounting and budget professional to assist the team in the management of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants. The City of Phoenix is the designated and/or direct recipient of FTA grant funds for the region. The Public Transit Grants team currently manages over 50 active FTA and other federal grants with a $2.1 billion budget. Additionally, Public Transit submits FTA grant applications on behalf of non-profit subrecipients, transit agencies, municipalities, and other City departments. The team also administers, monitors, and audits grant activities for federal compliance, and tracks grant funds, budgets, and expenditures using the City's financial system, SAP, a grant management system, and Excel spreadsheets. The position is currently in the Public Transit Department's Grant Programs section under the Assistant Director's Office. This position works with a Grants Accountant III, a Lead Federal Grant Accountant (IV), and works under the direction of a Federal Grants Administrator (Special Projects Administrator). This position also works closely with various departments, Finance, regional agency staff, FTA staff, and external customers.

Requirements

Three years of experience in governmental budgetary and finance activities.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a city vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in/with:
Federal grant accounting.
Using SAP for grant accounting.
Experience preparing and responding to audits.
Experience reporting on grants in a federal system.
Experience working with grants including compliance with regulations and eligible use of funding.

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi