Accountant Senior

$64,989.46 - $84,486.50/annually, DOE

117

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

The Senior Grants Accountants are responsible for accounting for restricted funding, which entails an extensive understanding of state, local, and federal regulations, as well as the ability to interpret and guide College and District Division employees to ensure compliance in fund allocation and receipt. These positions will serve as the subject matter experts in this area. In addition to regulatory expertise, it requires knowledge and guidance in various accounting functions, such as purchasing, payroll, capital assets, general accounting, treasury, and accounts payable. Furthermore, this position is responsible for preparing audit data and collaborating with external entities to produce complex financial reports, ensuring financial accountability and transparency.

25% - Manages post-award activity, including account creation; regulatory and compliance monitoring; payroll cost allocations and effort reporting; grant projections and cost transfers; and reconciles grant activity in line with published monthly, quarterly and annual period close processes. Researches and interprets compliance issues for state and federal grant programs

25% - Provides analytical and fiscal support for activities related to restricted funds. Allocates, authorizes, monitors and controls expenses consistent with award funding. Monitors for deficits and ensures remedial steps are implemented as appropriate.

25% - Regularly communicates with Project Directors and/or grants staff regarding funding portfolio and expense activity. Consults with, trains, and advises other District departments and College staff on recording accounting transactions and maintaining fiscal reports.

15% - Prepares analytical accounting schedules, projections, reports, and materials for various internal and external agencies and administrators. Responds to inquiries from auditors, federal, state and local agencies and effectively communicates complex financial information to employees, administrators, auditors, the general public and granting agencies.

10% - Collaborates with others to review, recommend and implement modifications to accounting systems and procedures in order to streamline grant, accounting, budget and fiscal processes and improve controls. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing, business administration, or governmental accounting and two (2) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience interpreting and applying regulatory compliance to accounting transactions and reporting, and use of computerized accounting systems.

OR

Associates Degree and four (4) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience interpreting and applying regulatory compliance to accounting transactions and reporting, and use of computerized accounting systems

OR

High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of experience that includes the application of GAAP theory and practice, experience interpreting and applying regulatory compliance to accounting transactions and reporting, and use of computerized accounting systems.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in accounting or equivalent experience managing grants, including processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping and preparation of monthly, quarterly and/ or annual reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively apply knowledge, think independently, take initiative to solve problems, and skillfully interpret regulations, laws and guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize and self-direct, analyze situations, and meet multiple deadlines with minimal direction and oversight.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for accuracy making sound, independent decisions in a timely manner using a high level of judgment, including experience and proficiency with developing and utilizing spreadsheets and database software to retrieve data for reporting and data manipulation purposes.
• Experience in time management applying organizational skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial, accounting, and reporting systems and tools used in a higher education setting, preferably with PeopleSoft.
• Advanced level PC skills with demonstrated knowledge, experience and proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers and peers.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.

May be required to work evenings and weekends

May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

First Review 9/15/2026

Open until filled

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.