Senior Grant Accountant

At APS, our Grant Accountants play a vital role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance for grant-funded projects. This position supports our mission by delivering accurate reporting and maintaining strong fiscal controls that enable impactful programs and initiatives.

What your day would be like

You are responsible for:

• 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.

Who we're looking for

• 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.

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
• And three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification preferred.
• 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).

1) Prepares and maintains financial statements, billings, supporting schedules, and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.

2) Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

3) Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

4) Manages financial activities related to grant funding, including monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits.

5) Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal audits of grant-funded expenditures, including billing, advances, and correspondence.

6) Oversees the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal-mandated financial reports and grant-related documentation.

7) Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and grants management procedures.

8) Prepares monthly expenditure breakdown report with allocations to various grants as applicable.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.