Budget Technician - Title I 2025-2026

Budget Technician - Title I

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$20.76

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

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To ensure adequate account balances for Title I programs; to provide financial data and verification of account balances; and to gather information regarding budget allocations and requests.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in accounting preferred with minimum three years experience in accounting or equivalent combination of experience and education
• High proficiency in typing, data entry and 10-key by touch with accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computations
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc); knowledge and experience with mainframe computers and financial queries (OBARS)
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• 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 personnel of all levels, general public and outside agencies
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in compiling budget data to build the federal and state Title I budget; calculate budget allocations
• Monitor account balances and codes to ensure adequate fund balances and the appropriate use of funds
• Prepare correspondence and various reports
• Provide financial information regarding account deficits to convey information necessary for administrative decision making
• Research budget history to provide financial data and verification of account balances
• Respond to various inquiries from district personnel to assist them regarding site funding, purchase orders, budget history, etc to convey information and ensure adherence to proper budget procedures
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate records to ensure adherence to district policies
• Transfer funds to and from accounts to maintain adequate balances
• Maintain and distribute time and effort logs to appropriate departments per federal guidelines
• Monitor account codes on requisitions and PARFs; maintain position control functions
• Run various financial reports and report discrepancies to director; prepare data for grant applications, amendments and other interim reports
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
  
  

SUPERVISION

Director, Title I

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, handicap/disability, or national origin.