Fiscal Specialist Senior (Short-Term)
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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Fiscal Specialist Senior (Short-Term) Job ID: 321518 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $20.23 - $26.30/hourly, DOE Grade 112 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 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. Benefits 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, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * 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) Job Summary The Fiscal Specialist Sr. serves as a lead in managing accounts payable functions, grant disbursements, financial reporting, and vendor communications for multiple colleges and the Foundation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal accuracy, compliance with fund agreements and institutional policies, and the maintenance of detailed financial records in Financial Edge. The Fiscal Specialist Sr. also delivers high-quality customer service to internal departments and external vendors, requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across ten community colleges. Additional Information This is a short term assignment with a projected end date of June 30, 2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD. Essential Functions 55% - Process and manage accounts payable transactions for ten community colleges and the Foundation using Financial Edge accounting software. Pay vendors by validating fund agreements, reviewing expense reports, and preparing checks. Administer multiple grants by processing payments and stipends, monitoring fund balances, and preparing financial reports. Ensure all expenditures are accurate, authorized, allowable, and supported by sufficient funds. Serve as the primary contact for internal staff and external vendors regarding invoice processing, payment status, and issue resolution. Reconcile processed work by verifying fund availability and ensuring expenses are allowable under fund criteria. Monitor fund balances for all colleges, ensuring accounts are solvent and free of deficits. 25% - Maintain complete, organized, and auditable financial documentation in compliance with internal and external standards. Prepare and distribute financial reports, correspondence, and ad hoc documents. Collaborate with staff and college leadership to ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliant use of funds. 10% - Financial Edge: invoice creation, check printing, backup scanning, document uploads, and vendor communications. 10% Other duties as assigned - Deliver high-level customer service to a diverse constituency, including board members, development staff, donors, faculty, and external vendors Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and four (4) years of financial support experience in an area related to assignment such as fiscal, finance, accounts receivable/payable, or payroll. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications
Special Working Conditions Positions in this class typically require typing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. How to Apply 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.
Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act 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. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321518&PostingSeq=1 jeid-5657e18b68e72f44844453a7f44d57dc | |