Fiscal Accounting Supervisor
FISCAL ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR (Principal Accountant) - Range 16 / NON
Salary
$38.06 - $56.30 Hourly
Location
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00379
Department
Anchorage Health Department
Division
Fiscal Support
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 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: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
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 the Deputy Director, ensure monthly financial data is accurately represented and reported for all department budgets. Perform routine monthly complex reports, financial analysis relating to variances, projections and trends by project, program, division, department, account and cost type. Assist in the preparation of annual grant, operating and capital budgets. Direct and participate in the creation and updating of fiscal policies, procedures, manual, and operating instructions for the AHD fiscal team. Support the Deputy Director in establishing, communicating and adhering to guidelines for budget management and requests including maintenance of budgetary controls across the department. Supervise Senior Accountants and provide training and guidance in proper accounting procedures including operating 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 the AHD timekeeper and provide training and guidance in timekeeping processing activities to ensure correct and timely reporting of Anchorage Health Department employee time to Central Payroll. Perform other duties as assigned.
The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.
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.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays