Accountant 4 (PCN 21-2021)

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development,

Division of Administrative Services

Is recruiting for an Accountant 4 to join our team.

Are you an accounting professional looking for a new opportunity?
 Do you like learning new things and expanding your knowledge of state accounting?

If so – we are looking for you!

This position serves as an assistant to the Finance Officer for the department. The Accountant 4 provides high-level leadership in all areas of accounting and fiscal operations, including, but not limited to the management of internal controls and fiscal policies, federal award guidance, appropriation budget management, cost allocation, single audit coordination, revenue management and analysis, indirect revenue analysis, balance sheet and fund balance reconciliation, financial projections, and reporting.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 
The Division of Administrative Services provides efficient, cost-effective and customer-oriented administrative services to support the Department’s mission to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers. This position provides the professional-level financial support necessary to assure the success of department objectives in a complex financial environment.

The benefit of joining our team:
The division offers a welcoming and professional work environment. Flexible work schedules, work-from-home options, and training opportunities are available. This position will be able to both work independently and regularly collaborate with department leadership. DCCED strives to achieve a work life balance with an organizational team culture that values each member.

The working conditions you can expect: 
This position is located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau. Our office is centrally located and has recently-updated furnishing. Covered and uncovered parking is available in the area.

The incumbent can expect regular interaction with the DAS Finance team and frequent interaction with the Department of Administration, Division of Finance and DCCED division staff located throughout the state via teleconference, TEAMS, and in person. Hybrid telework options in the Juneau area may be available. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative.

Who we are looking for: 
-Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals description

-Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer’s accountability.

-Financial Systems: Knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls.

-Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes financial information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, equivalent to those typically gained by:

a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area of study, and two (2) years of responsible professional experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, preferably in the public sector.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
These minimum qualifications use a different standard than our normal practice and focus on knowledge and skills however gained, not on specific education and experience.

When calculating education to experience equivalents:
Undergraduate credits: 2.67 sem/4 qtr hrs = 1 month
Associate Degree = 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years
Graduate credits: 2 sem/3 qtr hrs = 1 month
Master’s Degree = 5 years

Your cover letter will differ from what is normally sent to an employer. For this application it must detail how you obtained:

1. The knowledge and skills equivalent to what would typically be gained through the education and experience path cited in the Minimum Qualifications; AND
2. The position-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Job Description above.

Ensure you include sufficient information to enable calculation of time equivalency (for example: X years and XX months as a Position Title with Company Name, performing duties a and b, gaining expertise in These Skills or knowledge of This Specialty).

In the minimum qualifications, “responsible professional experience” means work that required applying substantial knowledge of a profession’s body of principles, concepts, theories, and practices with freedom to act or judge on one’s own. Include enough description for a non-accountant to correctly interpret the authority you routinely exercised. 

In the minimum qualifications, “responsible professional experience” means work that required applying substantial knowledge of a profession’s body of principles, concepts, theories, and practices with freedom to act or judge on one’s own. Include enough description for a non-accountant to correctly interpret the authority you routinely exercised.
Additional Required Information

A cover letter is required to apply for this position. Your cover letter must provide the following information:

1. The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience equivalent to what would typically be gained through the education and experience path cited in the Minimum Qualifications; AND
2. The specific competencies listed in the job posting. 

Documents needed at the time of interview:

• Copies of your most recent three (3) evaluations; and
• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you, along with their current contact information (phone number or email address)

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 must be attached at the time the application is submitted.

Work Experience:
If using work experience in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position and it is not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Hiring Manager: Jenny McDowell
Title: Finance Officer, DCCED
Phone Number: (907) 465-5445
Email: jenny.mcdowell@alaska.gov