PROJECT COSTING ACCOUNTANT (Senior Accountant) - Range 14 / AMEA

Job Title

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 : Planning, Development, and Public Works

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 08 : 00 to 17 : 00 Location : 4700 Elmore Road, 2nd Floor

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.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

This position is responsible for the advanced activities associated with project costing for capital projects managed by Public Works' Departments (Project Management & Engineering, Maintenance & Operations, Traffic Engineering). Maintain complete, accurate, and timely cost accounting records for Municipal projects in accordance with government accounting standards. Develop, plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor the fleet internal service agency fund operating and capital program.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. Must possess and / or obtain : Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

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. 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. 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.