Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are 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 AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 632 West 6th Avenue, Ste 530

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 analyzing, processing and correcting a broad and diverse range of financial transactions originating from agencies across the Municipality, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and timelines. Duties include executing payment runs, vendor maintenance, receipt distribution of vendor invoices, correction of Municipality checks and vouchers, providing A/P training and guidance to employees. Acts as backup for the Accounts Payable Supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and three (3) years of accounting experience, one (1) of which must have been at the Accounting Clerk III level with the Municipality, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Example of Accounting Clerk III duties: Maintain files, examine codes, and vouchers invoices or documents for payment, assist in billing process.