Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) Union and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LOCATION:632 W 6th Ave, Ste 330. Anchorage, AKEmployees 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.
This position is part of a team of six that enforces compliance with Municipal self-reported tax and surcharge code chapters, such as Room Tax, Rental Vehicle Tax, Tobacco Excise Tax, Marijuana Retail Sales Tax, Motor Fuel Excise Tax, and E-911 surcharge. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills. This position performs desk audits, which involve a formal, in-office review of records supplied by businesses. Technically detailed desk audits of tobacco tax returns performed to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with tax code requirements and restrictions; limited desk audits of room tax, rental vehicle tax, marijuana retail sales, and motor fuel excise tax returns are also performed. This position also determines if late penalties need to be assessed; pursues collection of unpaid self-reported taxes that are due, along with any penalties and interest that may have accrued; processes license applications; corresponds by phone and letter with owners and managers of local businesses describing and mandating specific performance for compliance with Municipal self-reported tax code requirements; compiles and manages data obtained from self-reported tax returns; preserves source documents; and ensures confidentiality of all documents and work product for distribution only to those authorized by Municipal Code. Performs other duties as assigned.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalentandfive (5) years of accounting experience, one (1) year of which must have been in accounts receivable that included reconciling large accounts.
OR
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline and three(3)years of accounting experience, one(1) year of which must have been in accounts receivable that included reconciling large accounts.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related disciplineand one (1) year of accounts receivable experience that included reconciling large accounts.
A Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.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.
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 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 copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan 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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
MOADriving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader)
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 Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADAFor 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.
