Accountant I or II

Join the City of Valdez Finance Department as an Accountant I or II!

Are you detail-oriented, customer-focused, and ready to grow your career in municipal finance? The City of Valdez is seeking a motivated Accountant I or II to join our Finance team. Under the general supervision of the Comptroller, this role is responsible for Accounts Receivable and Property Tax functions, and provides essential operational support for Payroll or Accounts Payable.

This is a full-time, fully benefited position (37.5 hours/week) offering competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 13.5 paid holidays
• Approximately 24 days of annual personal leave for employees with under 2 years of service
• Excellent, affordable health insurance (90/10 coverage with low deductibles)
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance & AFLAC
• Participation in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plan + City-matched 401(b) when enrolled in the 457
• Tuition reimbursement and advanced training opportunities
• Relocation expense reimbursement

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles and billing best practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

The ideal candidate is disciplined, innovative, resourceful, and thrives working both independently and collaboratively. A background in customer service is highly valued. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred, though an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

All candidates should demonstrate integrity, dedication to service, innovation, and a commitment to celebrating team and community success.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

• Accurately bills and collects revenue for utilities, accounts receivable, special assessments and property taxes.
• Interacts on a daily basis with customers related to billing or property tax questions.
• Shares in assuring the accuracy and integrity of daily cash deposits into the general ledger systems, and the financial computer information system.
• Collects monthly billing from other departments and checks for accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Imports revenues from external departments.
• Reconciles all billing-related activities in the general ledger systems.
• Maintains accuracy of property tax roll and property records and updates information in system as warranted.
• Prepares and provides annual property assessment notices.
• Works closely with Tax Assessor.
• Prepares and provides annual Property Tax Statements.
• Monitors account delinquencies and corresponds with customers accordingly; works closely with the collection agency.
• Prepares property tax foreclosure information and works closely with the City Attorney
• Ensures all activity complies with Federal, State and local City of Valdez statutes and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• City and Department policies and procedures.
• Accounting principles and standards related to Public Sector financial administration.
• Computer accounting software.
• Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Word, Outlook.
• State and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.

• Customer Service to include both written and oral Communication Skills.
• Following accounting procedures and performing, reviewing, and correcting mathematical computations.
• Correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
• Utilizing personal computers and a variety of software applications.

• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Innovation
• Celebration

Work is performed in an office environment.

A high school diploma and two (2+) years experience in governmental accounting or customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.