Municipality of Anchorage
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTANT - Range 14 / AMEA
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Overview
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 & LOCATION Department:
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility Location:
3000 Arctic Boulevard Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the Special Assessments Receivable System, including research, setup, billing, collection, maintenance and reporting of all special assessments (water, sewer, roads, parks, etc.).
Enforce liens by means of foreclosure and take or release deeds of properties.
Assist with miscellaneous accounts receivable, payment application, journal entries and project billings.
Prepare financial reports, schedules, summaries and audit working papers.
Participate in the preparation of annual audited financial statements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
PREFERENCES
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License.
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non‑AMEA applicants.
EEO & ADA STATEMENTS 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
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verification of education, and verification of dates of employment.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the U.S. 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.
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 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) and submit their application from their personal account.
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.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service 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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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 & LOCATION Department:
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility Location:
3000 Arctic Boulevard Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the Special Assessments Receivable System, including research, setup, billing, collection, maintenance and reporting of all special assessments (water, sewer, roads, parks, etc.).
Enforce liens by means of foreclosure and take or release deeds of properties.
Assist with miscellaneous accounts receivable, payment application, journal entries and project billings.
Prepare financial reports, schedules, summaries and audit working papers.
Participate in the preparation of annual audited financial statements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
PREFERENCES
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License.
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non‑AMEA applicants.
EEO & ADA STATEMENTS 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
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verification of education, and verification of dates of employment.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the U.S. 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.
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 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) and submit their application from their personal account.
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.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service 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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