What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT (Senior Staff Accountant) - Range 15 / AMEA position at Municipality of Anchorage?
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Development, and Public Works
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
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.
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.
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.
Perform Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) duties for the Project Systems (PS) module of SAP and assist other Municipal departments as the SME in the SAP Project Costing module. Plan, organize, direct, administer and evaluate Road Service Area (RSA) Program outside of Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA); including planning, annexations, elections, contracting, budgeting, and financial control. Provide RSA supervisory boards and general public with information via public meetings, memorandum and telephonically. Determine RSA operating and capital fiscal requirements, develop preliminary budgets and coordinate final budget submittal. Lead professional staff accountants to ensure all capital bonds and grants are expensed properly and prepare financial reports for reimbursement or capitalization. Control, monitor, and evaluate capital financial activities of the Department. Oversee the billing process for state and federal grants and federal highway (TEA21) projects. Resolve citizen complaints through coordination with board members and contractors. Perform other duties as assignedHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and seven (7) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and five (5)years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and three (3) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and three (3) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Preference
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.
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.
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Development, and Public Works
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
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.
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.
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.
Perform Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) duties for the Project Systems (PS) module of SAP and assist other Municipal departments as the SME in the SAP Project Costing module. Plan, organize, direct, administer and evaluate Road Service Area (RSA) Program outside of Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA); including planning, annexations, elections, contracting, budgeting, and financial control. Provide RSA supervisory boards and general public with information via public meetings, memorandum and telephonically. Determine RSA operating and capital fiscal requirements, develop preliminary budgets and coordinate final budget submittal. Lead professional staff accountants to ensure all capital bonds and grants are expensed properly and prepare financial reports for reimbursement or capitalization. Control, monitor, and evaluate capital financial activities of the Department. Oversee the billing process for state and federal grants and federal highway (TEA21) projects. Resolve citizen complaints through coordination with board members and contractors. Perform other duties as assignedHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and seven (7) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and five (5)years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and three (3) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and three (3) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Preference
- Experience with SAP or other financial software is preferred but not mandatory.
- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
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.
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.