Accountant 3 (PCNs 060096 & 062189)

**THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED**

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

This position is housed within the Department of Health, Division of Finance and Management Services, Revenue Section. This position provides financial support to the department such as collecting program revenues, preparing federal reports and explaining complex financial and statistical data to our stakeholders.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Department of Health is to promote the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Alaskans. Our team proudly supports the mission of our agency and we are committed to providing excellent service by being professional, responsive, reliable, and respectful.  

The benefits of joining our team:
The incumbent has extensive, ongoing contact and interaction with legislative and federal program auditors, and is an essential member of a devoted team that provides the services needed to collect revenues that fund countless programs that Alaskans rely on every day. This position provides opportunities to learn and grow professionally as well as perform meaningful work that benefits the people of Alaska.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in Juneau. Enjoy a work life balance – possibilities include part-time telework and the opportunity to flex work hours. Opportunities for career growth and development within state government are vast, and we offer competitive wages, generous medical, vision and dental benefits, as well as paid personal leave and holidays.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts in a straight forward manner 
• Experience providing technical assistance to internal and external clients
• Experience working with federal funding, federal draws an federal financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team 
• Skilled at time and task management

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Accountant 3 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecsMinimum 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.

 
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).

Additional Required Information

At time of interview applicant is requested to submit: 1. List of three (3) professional references including daytime phone numbers one of which must be a current supervisor.
2. College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). These can also be attached to your application at the time of submission.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION 
To verify education being used to meet the required 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.  (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.  Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.  If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.  A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level.  Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.  This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. 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.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE 
All State Employee Recruitment: Applicants must currently hold permanent employment status in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100. Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains.  For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

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 1-800-587-4095 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

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name:  Raquel Solomon-Gross – Deputy Director
Phone: (907) 465-1290
Email:  raquel.solomon-gross@alaska.gov