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: Planning

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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 the direction of the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Coordinator this position serves as the primary accounting professional with direct responsibility to provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support including reports and records for the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) AMATS grant program (Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) state pass-thru grants. Assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Provides financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. Develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements. Primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. 

OR

A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. 

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.  

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.