Accountant ; PCN

Job Description

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.

The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. 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.

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

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.

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.

• 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 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.

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.