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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Range 15 / AMEA

Salary

$33.74 - $43.12 Hourly

Location

3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00350

Department

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

Division

AWWU Finance Plant Accounting

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 1:55 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Example of Duties

Under general supervision, this position performs advanced professional level accounting work and is directly responsible for capital projects and the asset continuing property records (CPR) in the two legally separate Water and Wastewater Utilities in compliance with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), governmental GAAP (GASB), applicable MOA policies and procedures, utility specific procedures, and enterprise resource planning system (ERP) configuration for projects and assets. Will perform duties associated with being an ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the capital projects system (in Controlling module), fixed asset subledger (Asset module), and the General Ledger (Finance module). Accurately recording, tracking, analyzing, documenting, reconciling, and journaling for multiple accounts, and multiple funds. Understanding utility cost flows, maintaining ERP master data, and supporting month-end and year-end processes. Communicating, assisting, and training utility employees in various divisions on capital project and fixed asset accounting and procedures, utility and MOA ERP processes, and utility business processes. Developing and maintaining internal records on utility capital projects and fixed assets. Preparing capital project and fixed asset reports for audits, and preparation of information presented in the utilities and MOA opined statements. Supporting utility filings with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to include assisting in the preparation of Depreciation Studies and other project and asset schedules. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and management. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and seven (7) years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar office responsibility.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, and five (5) years of professional accounting work experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, and three (3) years of professional accounting work experience.

OR

A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and three (3) years of professional accounting work experience.

Must possess and/or obtain:

+ A satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

+ The ability to utilize Microsoft suite applications to include Excel and Word applications, accounting in software based financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and work management systems (WMS).

+ The ability to participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Preference:

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

+ Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

+ Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current Municipal employee?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which best describes your completed level of education?

+ Less than high school

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

+ Associate’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline

+ Bachelor’s degree or higer in Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline

+ A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

06

Which best describes your experience in accounting, payroll, or similar office responsibility?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years to less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

07

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

08

Which best describes your professional accounting work experience?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years to less than 7 years

+ 7 years or more

09

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

10

Do you have the ability to utilize Microsoft suite applications to include Excel and Word applications, accounting in software based financial systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and work management systems (WMS)?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

12

This position requires participation in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Do you understand and accept the requirement of this position?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Which of the following credentials do you have?

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

+ Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

+ Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

+ None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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