Accountant 5 (Finance Officer PCN 03-0038)

Job description
Job Description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

What You Will Be DoingThis position serves as the Finance Officer for the Department of Law. It is the highest-level accounting position in the agency, providing leadership, management, and supervision of the Fiscal Section including eight direct reports. In addition, the incumbent coordinates with the Budget, Procurement, and Administrative managers and works with division contacts supporting nineteen (19) offices in fourteen (14) locations. Mission and CultureThe Administrative Services Division provides core administrative services essential to the day- to-day operation of the Department of Law. These services enable the department to achieve its mission to prosecute crime and provide legal services to the state government for the protection and benefit of Alaska's citizens. Benefits of Joining Our TeamThe Administrative Services Division offers a flexible, supportive, collaborative work environment. The Fiscal Section comprises a team of professionals who assist each other with positive attitudes. The incumbent will benefit from on-the-job training under a supervisor's guidance with twenty (20) years of state government experience under five (5) different departments. In addition, the division provides employee recognition awards and opportunities for continued education and professional development. The Working Environment You Can ExpectWe are a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and provide a diverse and flexible work environment where creative problem solving, and open minds are encouraged. The environment is professional, friendly, and supportive. Juneau offices are on the top floor of the second tallest building in the city, the Dimond Courthouse, across from the Alaska State Capitol building. Anchorage offices are downtown on West 4th Avenue at the Resolution Tower "Brady" Building.Upon completing the probationary period, this position would be eligible to telework. Who We Are Looking ForWe are particularly interested in candidates with any combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the following competencies:
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.
Ability and experience supervising other accountants and skills in fund accounting and producing regular management accounting reports;
Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits;
Knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls, demonstrated knowledge and experience working with working with complex accounting and reporting systems managing revenues, expenditures, and performing reconciliations between systems; and
Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing direct and reimbursable program funds (for example, automatic and funded reimbursements, interagency agreements, transfer appropriations), grants, loans, and credit programs.
More information about the Department of Law, Administrative Services Division can be found on our website: https://law.alaska.gov/department/administrative/admin_svcs.htmlCurrent and historical reports of the State of Alaska’s Executive Branch workforce demographics and human resources statistics, trends and projections are available on the following link: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/reports/workforceProfile/To view the general description and example of duties for an Accountant 5 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs]

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 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. Financial Systems: Knowledge of the standards, architecture, and specifications of automated financial systems, including source documents, system flows, system interfaces, and related internal controls. 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 Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. 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.

Additional Required Information
• *NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY** If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
Post-secondary transcripts, if using to meet the minimum qualifications;
Copies of your most recent three (3) evaluations (or you can bring to the interview, if selected); and
Three (3) professional references, including at least one who had supervisory responsibility over you along with daytime contact phone numbers.]
Application NoticeYou can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Supplemental QuestionsThis recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. EducationIf post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview. Special Instructions for Foreign EducationEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. Bargaining UnitIf you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question. Multiple LocationsThis position is being recruited in Anchorage and Juneau; the final location is dependent upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There is only ONE position to be filled. Multiple VacanciesThis recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. EEO StatementThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page. For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

JoAnn Pelayo
Administrative Operations Manager 1
Phone: 907-465-3676
Fax: 907-465-5419
joann.pelayo@alaska.gov

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