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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$75,504.00 - $96,304.00 Annually
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2023-08940
Department
Development Services Department
Division
Development Services Admin 1
Opening Date
07/07/2023
Closing Date
7/18/2023 11:59 PM Alaska
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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:Development Services
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Tuesday through Friday 7:00 am. to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
Example of Duties
Responsible for the full array of administrative functions. Plan, develops, implements, directs, and administers financial, budgetary, and general administrative functions. Financially manages municipal wide programs such as Private Development Subdivision Program and Elevator/Escalator Inspection Program, performing financial set-up for projects, tracking costs, billing, and monitoring warranty deposits and guarantees. Oversees and manages billing and refunds to customers. Oversees preparation and approval of journal entries and other accounting documents. Supervises Accounts Payable and reviews bi-weekly payroll process.
Works with the Development Services Director and Development Services
Managers/Supervisors on various organizational andpersonnel matters, including maintenance of personnel records and hiring processes for new employees. Coordinates with IT
Department on software and hardware needs, trouble tickets, set-ups for new employees, and network terminations for departing employees. Participate in performance and management teams and handles other duties as assigned. Perform oth er related duties as assigned.
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.
Preferences
- Experience with Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
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.
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) 343-4442 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 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
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Retirement
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
Employer Paid Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Leave Plan
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?
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
- None/less than High School
- Bachelor's Degree in a different field
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Public or Business Administration or a related discipline
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related discipline
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- Associate's Degree in a different field
03
How many years of accounting/finance experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 8
- 8years or more
04
Describe the experience 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.
05
Of the accounting/finance experience how many years have been in a supervisory or management position?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 6 years to less than 8 years
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 8 years or more
- 2 years to less than 4 years
06
Describe the experience 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.
07
Check all that apply to your experience.
- CIA, Certifies Internal Auditor
- CPA Certified Public Accountant
- CGFM, Certified Government Financial Manager
- CMA, Certified Management Accountant
- None of the above
08
Describe the experience 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.
09
How many years of experience in solving high-level management decisions do you have?
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- Less than 1 year
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 9 years or more
- 5 years to less than 7 years
10
Describe the experience 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.
11
How many years of experience working in a union environment do you have?
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 9 years or more
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- Less than 1 year
12
Describe the experience 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.
13
How many years of SAP experience do you have?
- 9 years or more
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- Less than 1 year
14
Describe the experience 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
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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