Accountant 3/4 (PCN 187195)

JOB
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Fairbanks, or Juneau. Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual. Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla salary: $2,580.80 / $2,944.80Fairbanks salary: $2,658.40 / $3,032.80Juneau salary: $2,709.60 / $3,092.00 What you will be doing: You will be responsible for the management and oversight of accounts payable and receivable for the department, analyzing and improving internal accounting controls, providing staff analysis and accounting data, financial reporting, fund tracking, and preparing and delivering training to administrative and accounting staff across the department. You will directly supervise three accounting technician positions, responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and directing workflow. This is a flex Accountant 3/4 position which provides the incumbent the opportunity to work with the Finance Officer in the initial training period before advancing to the full proficiency level.If you work well independently and enjoy teamwork, possess strong accounting skills, and are interested in both learning from and mentoring others- we encourage you to apply!Our organization, mission, and culture: The administrative services team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and embrace the department's mission of "Conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, and economic and social well-being of Alaskans." We provide support services for all department programs, including accounting, fiscal management, economic analysis, budget development, human resources, procurement, property control, contract and federal grants administration, information technology services, capital construction, facility maintenance and repair, and office space planning.The benefits of joining our team: The Department of Environmental Conservation is committed to employee retention and development by investing in its staff with encouragement of growth and development within the department, providing relevant, job specific training and fostering open communication in a team environment.The working environment you can expect: The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative, including regular interaction with colleagues and other state agencies. The department embraces hybrid teleworking schedules with a diverse workforce across the state. We utilize office sharing and virtual platforms to encourage personal connections while allowing for flexibility. We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: The ideal candidate will possess the following desired competencies, in addition to the minimum qualifications;Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.Internal Controls: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing internal control activities (for example, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance (for example, identification of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Accountant 3 (Range 18): 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.Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.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.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.Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. Accountant 4 (Range 20): Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies inAnalysis 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.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.Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Susan Kent-CraftsFinance OfficerPhone: 907-269-7566Susan.kent-crafts@alaska.gov