Accountant 4 (090083

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

(DMVA),

Division Administrative Services

(DAS), in the

Revenue

Section

,

is recruiting for an Accountant 4.

This position is in the

Supervisory (SS)

bargaining unit at a range 20.

Thispositionisopento Alaska Residents only .

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to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Administrative Services, is recruiting for an Accountant 4. The primary responsibilities for this team member will include compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements for the reporting, accounting, billing, and collection of State of Alaska contracts/Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA), department-wide grant, federal, and administrative revenues. In addition, this team member provides technical guidance and supervision to professional-level accountants and accounting technicians.

The Accountant 4 provides financial management of DMVA revenue accounting and the associated federal and state reporting for all DMVA divisions of between 10-16 Federal Cooperative Agreement Programs (dependent on level of mutually negotiated annual agreements and funding), and between 10-25 multi-year grants for combined federal revenue earnings of more than $20 million annually.

The DMVA impacts the lives of most Alaskans through our mission to respond to state disasters and emergencies, serve and support Alaska veterans, educate at-risk teens in disciplined and structured environments, and work alongside the National Guard in the execution of global, theater, and state operations.

The Division of Administrative Services supports the work of each of our core divisions by providing financial, procurement, budget, information technology, human resources, and administrative support. This position will have the opportunity to interact with team members from each of our core divisions and federal partners daily, and to problem-solve emerging financial challenges.

The Administrative Services team is supportive, friendly, and fosters a culture of servant-leadership, accountability, and excellence. As the Accountant 4, you will be part of the division leadership team and serve as the revenue and structure subject matter expert for the department. This position directly supervises accountants and accounting technicians and leads by example, modeling the behaviors and cultures that DMVA believes in.

The Division of Administrative Services supports the work of each of our core divisions by providing financial, procurement, budget, information technology, human resources, and administrative support. This position will have the opportunity to interact with team members from each of our core divisions and federal partners daily, and to problem-solve emerging financial challenges.

The

Working

Environment

You

Can

Expect:

For the successful Juneau candidate, you will enjoy a private office with a height-adjustable desk in the Juneau National Guard Armory. The Juneau armory offers an easy commute to Auke Bay, ample parking, a secure building, outdoor trails, and an on-site, no-cost gym with an indoor walking track. This office is within easy walking distance of Auke Bay eateries and restaurants.

This position is also eligible for:

Health care and employee wellness programs

Retirement plans

Career development opportunities

Leave benefits and holidays

Opportunity to become a member of a union with additional benefits

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

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

Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.

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