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Municipality of Anchorage SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Range 15 / AMEA in Anchorage, Alaska
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Range 15 / AMEA
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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Range 15 / AMEA
Salary
$33.74 - $43.12 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2025-00222
Department
Finance
Division
General Accounting
Opening Date
02/19/2025
Closing Date
2/28/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
Benefits
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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: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; To be discussed with Manager
LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, Suite 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.
Example of Duties
Maintain thorough review and guidance to various departments a complete accounting for Municipal funds in accordance with governmental accounting standards and in regard to Municipal policy and procedures. Maintain complete accounting records, financial reports, schedules and summaries for funds for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Works closely with departments, Senior Staff Accountants, and Finance Supervisors to complete the ACFR. Provide training to various departments for the SAP modules. Provide backup support to other Senior Staff Accountants. Perform assigned reconciliations of various funds and accounts. Works closely with departments to maintain accounting records and prepare financial reports, schedules and summaries for multiple funds. Perform critical and frequently complex monthly reconciliations. Analyze monthly accounts for errors or unusual balances, research problem areas by interfacing with multiple Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) departments and prepare correcting entries to bring financial accounts into compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Research proper accounting for unusual or unique transactions. Contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures, SAP updates or upgrades, policies and training needed to improve financial reporting practices. Perform other required duties as assigned.
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.
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
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Are you a current Municipal employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?
Yes
No
04
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 in Accounting, Economics, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline
05
Which of the following certifications do you possess?
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
N/A - None of the above
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Which best describes your experience in accounting, payroll, or similar office responsibility?
Less than 3 years
3 years - less than 5 years
5 years - 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 experience in professional accounting?
Less than 3 years
3 years - less than 5 years
5 years - 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.
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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