Project Costing Accountant
PROJECT COSTING ACCOUNTANT (Senior Accountant) - Range 14 / AMEA
Salary
$30.56 - $39.08 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2025-01042
Department
Planning, Development & Public Works
Division
Public Works Administration
Opening Date
12/10/2025
Closing Date
12/21/2025 11:59 PM Alaska
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 Union.
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Development, and Public Works
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road, 2nd Floor
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
This position is responsible for the advanced activities associated with project costing for capital projects managed by Public Works' Departments (Project Management & Engineering, Maintenance & Operations, Traffic Engineering). Maintain complete, accurate, and timely cost accounting records for municipal projects in accordance with government accounting standards. Develop, plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor the fleet internal service agency fund operating and capital program. Perform other duties as assigned.
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.