PROJECT COSTING ACCOUNTANT - Anchorage AK

Project Costing Accountant - Anchorage Ak

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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 : Planning, Development, and Public Works Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 08 : 00 to 17 : 00 Location : 4700 Elmore Road, 2nd Floor 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 This position is responsible for the advanced activities associated with project costing for capital projects managed by Public Works' Departments (Project Management & Engineering, Maintenance & Operations, Traffic Engineering). Maintain complete, accurate, and timely cost accounting records for Municipal projects in accordance with government accounting standards. Develop, plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor the fleet internal service agency fund operating and capital program.

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, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. Must possess and / or obtain : Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. 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.