Accountant 4 Anchorage or Juneau (PCN 060384)

Accountant 4

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Family and Community Services, Division of Departmental Support Services is recruiting for full-time Accountant 4 in Anchorage or Juneau, Alaska. This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

What You Will Be Doing : Are you an experienced Accountant looking to join a new, fun, and exciting team? If so, the Department of Family and Community Services is recruiting to fill an Accountant 4 within our Finance Unit.

If Cost Allocation and Federal reporting are skills you know or an area you are excited about learning, this is the position you want. Responsibilities include :

• Administration of the department's public assistance cost allocation plan
• Adherence to federal regulations and ensure the integrity of the allocation processes
• Serving as the Cost Allocation specialist for the department
• Prepare the Title IV-E federal reports

The following professional qualities are highly desired :

If you feel you embody these strengths, then we want to hear from you.

Mission and Values / Culture :

The Department's mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. In this role, you will go home every day feeling accomplished, satisfied, and empowered by the work you do to help our Alaskan communities.

Benefits of Joining Our Team :

We have a fun team of colleagues who value teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. You will find appreciation and purpose in a department that cherishes creativity, input, and opinions. Find your home here where there is always room for professional growth and learning opportunities.

The Working Environment You Can Expect :

Anchorage : Located in the Frontier Building in midtown Anchorage, our office offers a vibrant setting with several stores and restaurants within walking distance. If you're a highly motivated individual seeking a fast-paced environment and adaptability to change, join our dynamic team.

Juneau : Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. We are currently located in the Court Plaza Building where you will have large windows with views of Mount Juneau or water views of the Channel.

For information on the Anchorage or Juneau communities (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.

Who We Are Looking For :

Essential skills of the successful candidate include communication, collaboration, and the ability to facilitate and ensure proactive, on-going training and development for the Fiscal and Revenue staff as well as departmental administrative and management staff.

If you enjoy problem solving, affecting positive changes in processes and people, and strive for a career where the work you do benefits Alaskans, we are looking for you!

Successful candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer work, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports / demonstrates how you possess the minimum required competencies for this position and be sure to thoroughly document it in your application.

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.