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$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly

CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT - Anchorage AK

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Finance & AccountingAccountant
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Planning, Develop

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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly


    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 Union.

    DEPARTMENT: Planning, Development, and Public Works

    HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
    LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road

    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.

    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

    Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the advanced activities associated with Project Costing for all Capital projects managed by Project Management and Engineering. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely cost accounting records for Municipal construction projects in accordance with government accounting standards. Verifies funds for expenditures, provides financial controls through the participation and processing of accounts payables, vouchers, purchasing requisitions, and journal entries. Processes contracts, change orders, agreements, and amendments. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

Responsibilities

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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 or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. 

    OR

    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. 


    Must possess and/or obtain:

        Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.


Additional Important Information

    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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Anchorage, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

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Pay per year
≈ $65,478–$97,115 a year
8% above the $75,000 median for Accountant jobs on Jobera (1,034 salaries).
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November 11, 2026
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CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT - Anchorage AK$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly