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Form of work 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: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION OF WORK: 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AKUnder general direction of the Assistant Controller, plan, supervise and direct work for the General Accounting section of the Controller Division in all aspects of the job functions and duties to ensure that all financial records are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). General Accounting responsibilities include fund accounting and analysis for general, enterprise, special revenue, debt service, permanent, and fiduciary funds; reconciliation of bank, investment, and clearing accounts and subledgers; and financial statement and audit preparation. Create and prepare various complex reports and perform analytical review, inquires and analysis, research and explain unusual or large fluctuations, address various problems, and formulate solutions to errors in financial reports to bring the financial records in compliance with GAAP. Interface with Multiple MOA department personnel to ensure smooth, timely and efficient periodic and annual financial reporting and advise and assist with financial reporting questions. Coordinate annual audit work paper deadlines with the various enterprise funds and any outside contractors. Support new policies, procedures and training needed to improve financial reporting practices. Assist and advise the Assistant Controller in the overall management of the Central Accounting section. Participate in special projects, respond to information requests.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of accounting experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.
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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.
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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.
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 background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
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 an applicant clicks 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 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Alaska 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 Co
