Accountant ; PCN

Overview

Ready to take your accounting knowledge and expertise to the next level?

Join the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) and make a real impact in Alaska!

The Division of Administrative Services is recruiting a Finance Officer (Accountant
5) in Juneau. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of financial and accounting services for all the department’s diverse programs. The Finance Officer works alongside and supervises established professional accounting staff, and leads department-wide accounting operations and improvements.

Our Division of Administrative Services is the department’s central service agency, delivering top-tier financial, procurement, budget, human resources, and information technology support. As part of our customer-focused team, you'll leverage your professional expertise to deliver high-quality accounting services while ensuring adherence to department, state, and federal policies. Join us to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Our organization, mission and culture:

DCCED’s mission is to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. Our Division of Administrative Services supports this mission by providing expert financial, budget, procurement, and administrative services to our department’s wide range of public service programs.

Join the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) and help shape Alaska's economy and enhance the daily lives of Alaskans. At DCCED, our teams assist both rural and urban local governments in providing essential services to communities, and provide the regulatory frameworks necessary for businesses to thrive.

Learn more about us merce.alaska.gov

As an essential member of our team, you'll engage with a diverse group of stakeholders in support of the department’s work to bolster Alaska's communities, economy, and citizens. DCCED's broad scope provides for varied work on a day-to-day basis and opportunities to learn and grow.

We are a close-knit team that values strong collaborative relationships, and prioritizes communication and teamwork. We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture with options for hybrid telework. Our modern office is located in Juneau in the State Office Building with incredible views of the Gastineau Channel and close to downtown shops and restaurants.

Relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement for continuing education may be offered for this position.

• 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.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Financial Systems: Knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others and responds appropriately.
• Supervision: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated fairly and equitably. Assignments include authority to recommend or independently take action to…