Accountant - RSAs and Billing Section Supervisor; PCN

Responsibilities

The Accountant 4 manages a team of accounting technicians to carry out the operations of the Department of Law’s Reimbursable Service Agreement Section. He/she requires an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, theories, and practices. The incumbent develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures to ensure effective program financial management efficiency and compliance. The Accountant 4 delivers program financial information to Division management to inform decision‑making.

Additionally, the Accountant 4 prepares the department’s legal services rates submitted annually for approval and inclusion to the State‑wide Cost Allocation Plan.

The Administrative Services Division offers a flexible, supportive, collaborative work environment. The Fiscal Section comprises a team of professionals who assist each other with positive attitudes. The incumbent will benefit from supervisors who have a long history of State service and be able to provide any necessary on‑the‑job training. In addition, the division provides employee recognition awards and opportunities for continued education and professional development.

The environment is professional, friendly, and supportive. The Juneau offices are on the top floor of the Dimond Courthouse;
Anchorage offices are downtown. Parking is included. Upon completing the probationary period, this position would be eligible to telework.

• 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.
• Internal Controls:
  Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing internal control activities (authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance (identification of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies).
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

• Analysis and Assessment:
  Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Financial Analysis:
  Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data.
• Principles of Accounting:
  Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
• Reasoning:
  Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• 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.
• Equivalent to those typically gained by:
  Any combination of preparatory post‑secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, 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.