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: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
LOCATION: 3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 

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.

Example of Duties

Under the direction of management, coordinates, and monitors grants activities. Serves as an accounting professional with the responsibility of accurately reporting and tracking financial activities as it relates to grants for the Public Transportation Department (PTD). Maintain grant files in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Provides financial control through the participation and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, and journal entries. Prepares and/or reviews applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, and other grant related documents. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. 

OR
 

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska driver’s license and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.