# AWWU ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/TIME ADMIN TECHNICIAN (Junior Accountant) - Range 12 / AMEA — Anchorage — Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility · Alaska Jobs

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# AWWU ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/TIME ADMIN TECHNICIAN (Junior Accountant) - Range 12 / AMEA

Anchorage — Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

- **Location** — 3000 Arctic Blvd., AK
- **Salary** — $25.87 - $38.27 Hourly
- **Type** — Regular / Full Time
- **Timing** — Year-round
- **Posted** — 2026-08-06
- **Closes** — 2026-08-13
- **Source** — Municipality of Anchorage (synced)

Job Information

Open to 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

: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK

: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

LOCATION

: 3000 Arctic Boulevard

:

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, 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 direction of the Accounts Payable/Time Administration Supervisor, this position performs technical accounting work in support of Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility's (AWWU) time administration, payroll input, and accounts payable functions. The role reviews and validates time and attendance data to ensure accurate time administration processing and enters AWWU accounts payable transactions into the Municipal financial management system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Municipal Policies and Procedures, and vendor and contract requirements. The position assists with travel documentation and expense reconciliation, provides guidance and training to AWWU staff on timekeeping, accounts payable, and travel processes, and maintains required files and records. Work includes researching discrepancies, preparing routine accounting documents, and supplying information for audits and management requests. Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

and

experience in accounting, payroll, or similar work responsibility. 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

two (

2

) years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar work responsibility. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

and

four (

4

) years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar office responsibility. Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

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 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, 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 the

www.GovernmentJobs.com

website 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 candidate's 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.

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