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Municipality of Anchorage PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT - Range 16 / NON in Anchorage, Alaska
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT - Range 16 / NON
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$37.50 - $47.83 Hourly
Location
3000 Arctic Blvd., AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2024-00979
Department
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
Division
AWWU Finance Plant Accounting
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
12/8/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
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Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF WORK: 3000 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage
Example of Duties
Position is primarily responsible for complex utility interim and periodic financial reporting requirements (internal and external) of two separate utilities and for supervision of the Plant Accounting Team. In fulfilling this position's primary responsibilities, incumbent is accountable for timely fund accounting and analysis, accuracy of each utility's plant records on an interim and periodic basis, monitoring capital and infrastructure projects, including project closeouts and recording of assets, management of depreciation and amortization schedules, maintenance and update of accounting policies and procedures as they pertain to the Plant Accounting Team, conformance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP), regulatory requirements and all applicable policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include review of calculation of Municipal Utility Service Assessment, calculation and distribution of Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC), preparation of spreadsheets and tables for development of depreciation and other regulatory studies, budgets and cash flows. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Also participates 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, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of accounting experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Public or Business Administration or a related discipline and six (6) years of work experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related discipline and four (4) years of experience at professional accountant level.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire
Additional Important Information
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.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 applicants click 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) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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.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
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
None/Less than High School
High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or related field
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or related field
03
How many years of accounting experience do you have?
No experience
Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years or more
04
Describe the experience you referenced in the above question and indicate the position(s) on your application that supports your response. Noting "See Resume," "N/A," or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
05
How many years of professional level accounting experience do you have
None
Less than 4 years
4 years or more
06
Describe the experience you referenced in the above question and indicate the position(s) on your application that supports your response. Noting "See Resume," "N/A," or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
07
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
Yes
No
08
Please describe your experience managing or supervising accounting staff and instructing them in the use of proper procedures?
09
Please describe your experience do you have working as a professional accountant in the utility service industry?
Required Question
Agency
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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