FISCAL ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR (Principal Accountant) - Range 16 / NON

Job InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501Employees 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.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 DutiesUnder the general direction of the Deputy Director, ensure monthly financial data is accurately represented and reported for all department budgets. Perform routine monthly complex reports, financial analysis relating to variances, projections and trends by project, program, division, department, account and cost type. Assist in the preparation of annual grant, operating and capital budgets. Direct and participate in the creation and updating of fiscal policies, procedures, manual, and operating instructions for the AHD fiscal team. Support the Deputy Director in establishing, communicating and adhering to guidelines for budget management and requests including maintenance of budgetary controls across the department. Supervise Senior Accountants and provide training and guidance in proper accounting procedures including operating and grant accounting. Provide and supervise account maintenance for varied State, Federal and other grant awards/amendments, fund certifications, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, expenditure tracking, asset management and other financial processes to ensure timely and accurate accounting is accomplished in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Supervise the AHD timekeeper and provide training and guidance in timekeeping processing activities to ensure correct and timely reporting of Anchorage Health Department employee time to Central Payroll. Perform other duties as assigned.The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of accounting experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.ORAssociate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related discipline and six (6) years of work experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.OR Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related discipline and four (4) years of experience at professional accountant level.Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.Additional Important InformationThe 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to theMOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.Military Service Interview PreferenceVeterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US 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.Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. 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 ProcessOnce a candidate clicks on 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) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer 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.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:Health / Medical BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision/Audio Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care Health Savings AccountsRetirement: State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program 401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits: Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave Plan 13 Paid HolidaysFor an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx01In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?YesNo02Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education as it relates to this position?None / Less than high schoolHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalentAssociate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related disciplineBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Public or Business Administration or a related discipline03How many years of accounting experience do you possess?None to Less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years less than 8 years8 years or more04How many years of experience do you have at a professional accountant level?None to less than 4 years4 years or more05Please describe the experience you referenced in the above question and indicate the position(s) on your application that supports your response. Noting "See Resume," "N/A," or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.06Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License by the time of hire?YesNo Required Question