Job Description

Job Information

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 General Accounting Team. In fulfilling this position\'s primary responsibilities, is accountable for timely fund accounting and analysis, accuracy of each utility\'s general ledger on an interim and periodic basis, debt service schedules and payments, subsystem reconciliations, maintenance and update of accounting policies and procedures they pertain to the General Accounting Team, conformance with GAAP and all applicable policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities including maintaining financial records for timely and accurate billings of reimbursable work orders, grants, and State of Alaska Loans. Perform other related duties as required.

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

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.

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

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of accounting experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.

Preferences:

• Prefer applicants with working knowledge of MOA and AWWU policies, procedures and applicable Alaska Statutes.
• Prefer applicants with working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA).

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 E-Verify\xc2\xae 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

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 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 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.

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