Accountant ; PCN

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THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to All Applicants.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this position, you will:

• Serve as the department’s senior accounting and financial management expert, overseeing complex accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Analyze and manage appropriations, grants, revenues, expenditures, and financial systems, providing strategic recommendations to leadership on funding, budgeting, and fiscal policy.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting processes to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate audits, prepare financial statements and reports, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a liaison with auditors and external agencies.
• Lead financial system improvements, supervise the Accounting Technician 1 position, and manage projects involving accounting systems, reporting tools, and statewide financial processes.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve.

We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by developing staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career growth and advancement opportunities within our division.

We provide a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located in Juneau in the State Office Building in Juneau, offering a collaborative work environment where mutual respect and trust are valued. You'll join a team of experienced professionals who support the division's mission, and you’ll be encouraged to participate in decisions that shape your work.

Who We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Cost Accounting: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methods of cost accounting, including the use of historical cost, market value, or present value to measure cost; methods for assigning cost to accounting periods; and cost allocation, cost accrual, depreciation, and unit cost.
• Financial Management: Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.

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