GRANTS ACCOUNTANT - (SENIOR ACCOUNTANT) - RANGE 14 / AMEA

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　　GRANTS ACCOUNTANT - (SENIOR ACCOUNTANT) - RANGE 14 / AMEA

　　Salary

　　$62,628.80 - $80,080.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Anchorage, AK

　　Job Type

　　Regular / Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2023-09404

　　Department

　　Public Transportation

　　Division

　　Transit Admin & Finance

　　Opening Date

　　01/11/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Information

　　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 AMEA.

　　DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

　　HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

　　LOCATION: 3600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave

　　Example of Duties

　　Under the direction of management, coordinates, and monitors grants activities. Serves as an accounting professional with the responsibility of accurately reporting and tracking financial activities as it relates to grants for the Public Transportation Department (PTD). Maintain grant files in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls.

　　Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Provides financial control through the participation and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, and journal entries.

　　Prepares and/or reviews applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, and other grant related documents. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

　　Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

　　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.

　　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. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

　　OR

　　Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) 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.

　　OR

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) 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.

　　Preferences:

　　Experience in the administration and tracking of grant expenditures for a governmental or non-profit organization.

　　Prior grant acquisition and development experience.

　　Strong knowledge of purchasing and/or contract administration principles.

　　Additional Important Information

　　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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

　　If selected for hire, the 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. All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

　　All required licenses and certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.

　　Military Service Interview Preference:

　　Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 Process: Once an applicant 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. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants 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, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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 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

　　Retirement:

　　State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

　　401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

　　Employer Paid Benefits:

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Paid Leave Plan

　　11 Paid Holidays

　　For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

　　01

　　In 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?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

　　Yes, I am a current Municipality of Anchorage employee and a memeber of the AMEA

　　No

　　03

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

　　None/less than High School

　　High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

　　Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

　　Associate's degree in a different field

　　Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

　　Bachelor's degree in a different field

　　Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline

　　Master's degree or higher in a different field

　　04

　　How many years of professional administrative experience do you have?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 year to less than 2 years

　　2 years to less than 4 years

　　4 years to less than 6 years

　　6 years or more

　　05

　　Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

　　Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

　　06

　　How many years of grants and/or contracts administration experience do you have?

　　None

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 years to less than 4 years

　　4 years to less than 6 years

　　6 years to less than 8 years

　　8 years or more

　　07

　　Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

　　Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

　　08

　　How many years of experience do you have in municipal, state or federal funding program compliance?

　　None

　　Less than 2 years

　　2 years to less than 4 years

　　4 years to less than 6 years

　　6 years to less than 8 years

　　8 years or more

　　09

　　Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.

　　Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

　　10

　　How would you rate your knowledge of purchasing and/or contract administration principles

　　No experience

　　Beginner

　　Intermediate

　　Advanced

　　Expert

　　11

　　How would you rate your experience/skill level with Microsoft Excel?

　　No experience

　　Beginner

　　Intermediate

　　Advanced

　　Expert

　　12

　　How would you rate your experience/skill level with Microsoft Word?

　　No experience

　　Beginner

　　Intermediate

　　Advanced

　　Expert

　　13

　　How would you rate your communication skills?

　　Limited

　　Average

　　Above Average

　　Exceptional

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Municipality of Anchorage

　　Address

　　632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

　　Phone

　　(907) 343-4442

　　Website

　　http://www.muni.org/jol

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