Senior Accountant - Range 14 / Amea

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

3d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. It 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. The position verifies funds for expenditures, ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. It also prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. The Senior Accountant develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements. This role is the primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support for the FHWA AMATS grant program and TIP state pass-thru grants.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls.
• Provide financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS.
• Verify funds for expenditures, ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements.
• Prepare and/or assist with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's, and other purchasing related documents.
• Develop and complete DBE forms for FHWA funding and serve as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal/external grant audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior