Staff Accountant - General Ledger

Salary : $77,958.40 - $103,792.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, AK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2025-00052
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Finance Director and/or Controller, this position performs advanced accounting tasks, including but not limited grant administration with timely reconciliation and reporting; reconciliation of capital improvement projects, bank accounts, and budget entries; preparation of journal entries; and maintenance of general ledger accounts.

Essential Duties
The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Reconciles daily banking activities, including, compiling them into a monthly folder, recording direct deposits into the central treasury, recording merchant account transactions, and reconciling accounts payable and payroll checks cleared through the bank.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment with the general ledger.
• Reconciles and records credit card fees.
• Records Water and Sewer inventory entries.
• Completes and documents journal entries, budget entries, and year-end adjustments.
• Compiles documentation for grant reconciliations.
• Pays recurring obligations, such as interdepartmental utility bills, etc.
• Maintains detailed and organized grant files, documenting funding sources, authorizations, and expenses.
• Monitors grant compliance across departments, ensuring adherence to funding stipulations and regulations.
• Assists departments with grant-related activities, including identifying opportunities, applying for funding, and managing grants.
• Completes annual Census Surveys.
• Supports audit preparations by preparing schedules and entries as needed.
• Monitors and manages Capital Improvement Project budgets to ensure compliance with approved budgets, reconciles project-costing sub-ledgers with the general ledger, and identifies discrepancies.
• Prepares and submits required state and federal reports, such as the Revenue and Municipal Assistance Application.
• Generates monthly financial and reconciliation reports for review and distribution to departments.
• Prepares and inputs journal entries, ensuring system integration and proper documentation.
• Provides support to Finance Clerks for reconciling sub-ledgers with the general ledger and offers training and guidance as needed.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in general ledger accounts during reconciliations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowlege, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Federal and State statutes and Uniform guidance regarding grant administration.
• Modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Principles, theories and concepts of accounting including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for all fund types.
• The City's and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Operation of standard office equipment and software consistent with this position.

Skill in:

• Organizational and time management to prioritize duties while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Researching and understanding complex written materials; maintaining accurate internal records.

Ability to:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and maintain effective financial systems and procedures.
• Apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Use appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with business representatives, elected officials, department heads, the public, and other City employees with courtesy and tact.
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Work the allocated hours of the position and responds after hours if needed.

Experience, Education Certificates, and Licenses
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. At least 12 accounting/finance credits required.
Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years of advanced accounting experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License and meet City of Wasilla driving guidelines at time of hire and maintain license and satisfactory driving requirements throughout employment.
• Homeland Security orientation tests (Incident Command Systems) will be groups; speak and write clearly and effectively to a variety of individuals in simple, understandable and required as a term of employment taken on-line: Entry level ICS-100 within fifteen days of date hired and ICS-200, and ICS-700, and ICS-800 as designated by department director/manager; ICS-300 as it becomes available

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Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Leaving sections of the application blank, noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

At time of application, applicants are requested to submit if applicable:

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor (not applicable for internal positions).
• Reference requests are automatically sent upon submission of your application for certain positions.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be sure to read each question carefully, answers cannot be changed once your application is submitted. Supplemental questions regarding certification, licenses or experience will be verified against information in your application and/or resume, failing to list required experience may cause your application to be denied.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Wasilla complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-907-373-9039. The City of Wasilla is an equal opportunity employer.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the City of Wasilla prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812), and as further defined by policy at 21 CFR 1308.11 - 1308.15 is prohibited in any workplace of the city.

Any individual who conducts business for the city, applies for a position or conducts business on the city's property is covered by the drug-free workplace policy. The policy includes, but is not limited to, all employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, and applicants.

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The City of Wasilla offers a robust benefit package for employees. In addition to retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and paid leave, employees may elect supplemental benefits through payroll deduction.

• Health insurance is provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City covers 100% of the monthly premiums for employees and dependents. This plan includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability benefits, and more for the employee and eligible dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days' continuous employment. Deductible for individual/family is $300/$600 and Out of Pocket maximum is $2300/$4600. Click here to see the summary plan description booklet:
• 24/7 Telemedicine via SwiftMD. These visits are covered in full and are not subject to the annual deductible or coinsurance provisions of the plan.
• Full time employees receive 11 paid holidays: New Years Day, President's Day, Seward's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Alaska Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas Day.
• Employees with 0-3 years of service with the City of Wasilla will accrue 144 hours/year (12 hours/month) of paid time off. After 3 years, they will qualify for 16 hours/month, and after 8 years of service, employees qualify for 20 hours of PTO per month. PTO may be cashed out twice per year.
• Retirement is provided through the State of Alaska PERS (Public Employee's Retirement System). Participation in PERS is mandatory and the current contribution rate is 8% of gross wages. The City of Wasilla matches 5% of employee contributions for Tier IV employees. Employees will become fully vested after 5 years of PERS employment.
• State of Alaska Supplemental Benefit System (SBS) annuity plan is provided in lieu of Federal Social Security (deductions for Medicare will still be required). Participation in this program is mandatory. The current employee contribution is 6.13% of gross wages and is matched by the City. Information can be found online through the State of Alaska Division of Benefits and Retirement at
• Life insurance is offered and 100% paid for employees and dependents through Symetra Life Insurance Company. Employees receive a $50,000 policy and each eligible dependent receives a $2,000 policy. Coverage begins on 1st of the month following 30 days continuous employment. This is a portable policy, and employees can take over the premium payments upon separation if they choose to keep the policy.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to employees and their entire household. The EAP includes valuable work/life balance tools ranging from fitness and nutrition, eight counseling sessions, and legal services. MagellanHealth.com/member 1-800-478-2812.
• Supplemental benefits are available through AFLAC, MetLife, Mission Square, New York Life, Colonial, and Symetra at a cost to employee.

01

How many years of experience do you have reconciling bank accounts?

• 0-3
• 3-6
• 6 or more years of experience

02

Have you had work experience managing grants?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have managing budgets?

• 0-1
• 2-5
• 6 or years of experience

Required Question