Accountant ; PCN

Job Summary

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. /alaskaRes

This position is based on-site at our Juneau Headquarters, located in the State Office Building in the heart of beautiful downtown Juneau, Alaska. Hybrid telework may be considered following the successful completion of training and the probationary period.

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• Do you want to use your financial expertise to make a real difference in the lives of Alaskans?
• Are you a strategic leader who thrives on managing complex systems and mentoring high‑performing teams?
• Do you believe in the power of public service to create lasting, positive change?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity!

We’re looking for a seasoned financial professional to join our senior management team and help guide the Division’s mission to support Alaskan borrowers through responsible, transparent, and effective loan fund management. This position directly oversees three sections and a team of eleven, including six direct reports, and plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of loan programs that impact individuals and communities across the state.

• Oversee and certify financial transactions related to assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures.
• Support the management of over $200 million in loan fund assets that help Alaskans.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and all relevant state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports for internal leadership, state agencies, and federal partners.
• Lead internal control monitoring and manage all loan audit activities.
• Conduct ongoing cash flow analysis and reconcile data between the State’s IRIS system and LOANS!, the Division’s loan servicing platform.

• You’ll Make a Real Difference for Alaskans
  • This is more than just a financial management role, it’s a chance to help ensure that Individuals and business access to the funding they need to grow, build and thrive. Your work will directly support programs that strengthen communities and improve lives across the state.
• You’ll Lead with Purpose
  • As part of the Division’s senior management team, you’ll guide strategy, mentor a talented team, and shape the future of financial operations. If you enjoy leadership and want your work to matter, this is your opportunity.
• You’ll Be the Bridge Between Policy and Practice
  • From GAAP and GASB compliance to state and federal regulations, you’ll ensure that financial operations are not only accurate but also aligned with the bigger picture. You’ll be the go‑to expert for turning policy into action.
• You’ll Help Build a Culture of Accountability and Excellence
  • Your leadership will influence not just numbers, but people. You’ll help foster a culture of transparency, trust, and continuous improvement, leaving a lasting legacy within the Division.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• 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 (for example, 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…