Arizona Public Service - APS · 19 hours ago
Senior Grant Accountant
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expArizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. The Senior Grant Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance for grant-funded projects by delivering accurate reporting and maintaining strong fiscal controls.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports in alignment with professional accounting standards
Manage complex accounting activities, including cost distribution and system maintenance for grant-related accounts
Resolve advanced financial issues with broad scope and high impact, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Collaborate with senior staff and management, providing insights and recommendations on grant budgets and expenditures
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all accounting practices
Prepares and maintains financial statements, billings, supporting schedules, and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations
Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
Manages financial activities related to grant funding, including monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits
Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal audits of grant-funded expenditures, including billing, advances, and correspondence
Oversees the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal-mandated financial reports and grant-related documentation
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and grants management procedures
Prepares monthly expenditure breakdown report with allocations to various grants as applicable
Qualification
Required
BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
Three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls
Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively
Advanced knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing software programs (Microsoft Office)
Experienced Accountant with strong knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting principles
Analytical thinker skilled in problem-solving and handling complex financial scenarios
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in preparing accurate reports and maintaining robust systems
Collaborative communicator who can work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Proactive and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Preferred
MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
Recent News
Energy-Storage.News
2026-01-20
Arizona Daily Star
2026-01-16
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