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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - RANGE 14 / AMEA
Salary
$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly
Location
4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00421
Department
Planning
Division
AMATS Planning Program
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
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: Planning
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
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, candidates 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 the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Coordinator this position serves as the primary accounting professional with direct responsibility to provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support including reports and records for the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) AMATS grant program (Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) state pass-thru grants. Assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Provides financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. Develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements. Primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
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.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - RANGE 14 / AMEA
Salary
$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly
Location
4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00421
Department
Planning
Division
AMATS Planning Program
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
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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: Planning
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
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, candidates 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 the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Coordinator this position serves as the primary accounting professional with direct responsibility to provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support including reports and records for the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) AMATS grant program (Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) state pass-thru grants. Assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Provides financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. Develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements. Primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
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.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
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
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
Salary : $31 - $47