TRANSIT FINANCE SUPERVISOR (Principal Accountant) - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$39.97 - $59.12 Hourly
Location
3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00503
Department
Public Transportation
Division
Transit Finance
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open 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: Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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.
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 general direction of PT Admin & Finance Manager, ensure monthly financial data is accurately represented. Perform monthly complex reports, financial analysis relating to variances, projections and trends by project, program, division, department, account, and cost type. Provides financial analysis of department accounts to support the preparation of annual grant, operating, and capital budgets. Direct and participate in the review and formulation of fiscal policies, procedures, manuals, and operating instructions. Support the PT Admin & Finance Manager in coordinating with programs on guidelines for budget management and requests includes the establishments and maintenance of budgetary controls. Supervise professional staff and provide instruction in proper accounting procedures including operating, capital, 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 timekeeper to include timekeeping processing activities to ensure correct and timely reporting of Public Transportation Department (PTD) employee time to Central Payroll. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and eight (8) years of accounting experience of which four (4) years must be at professional accountant level.
OR
Associate'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.
All Applicant require:
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go tohttp://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.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans 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 Process
Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite 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 candidates 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 Benefits:
Retirement:
Employer Paid Benefits:
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx
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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 applicants 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?
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Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?
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Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
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How many years of experience do you have related to the position?
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How many years of financial analytical experience do you have?
Required Question
Employer Municipality of Anchorage
Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone (907) 343-4442
Website http://www.muni.org/jol