UTILITY FINANCIAL ANALYST

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 AMEA. If the person selected is not affiliated with the AMEA union, he or she must become a member in good standing within 31 days of beginning work.

DEPARTMENT : Anchorage Water & Wastewater (AWWU)

HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF WORK : 3000 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage AK

Example of Duties:

As part of the Finance Division, gather, analyze, and format accounting data and calculate operating revenue and expense adjustments for incorporation into financial studies, e.g. revenue requirement, cost of service, rate design, and depreciation studies, which are filed for approval with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). Perform public utility cost accounting studies and prepare financial forecasts related to individual segments of utility operations. Prepare and review written justification for filings, specific to revenues and expenses. Review and respond to customer, utility personnel, and RCA inquiries and complaints relating to the proper application of AWWU’s tariffs and filings. Work independently utilizing advanced professional level accounting and analytical skills. Develop and use complex spreadsheets. Develop substantial expertise in the financial regulatory field of rate making and tariffs. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in professional level financial analysis.

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in professional level financial analysis.

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in professional level financial analysis.

Preferences:

Prefer applicants with advanced Excel skils and ability to collaborate with multiple work groups.

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 to 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.

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference as allowed in the Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach a copy of their DD Form 214 to the application. The DD Form 214 must show an honorable discharge. 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 Employee Relations Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.