State of Alaska · 5 hours ago
Accountant 3
Juneau, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,556/mo - $5,556/moThe State of Alaska's Department of Health is seeking an Accountant 3 to support the Rural Health Transformation Program. In this role, you will provide specialized accounting and financial management services, ensuring compliance with federal and state accounting requirements while conducting financial analysis for a major federal grant program.
ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide high-level, specialized accounting, financial management, and fund accounting services in support of the Rural Health Transformation Fund
Oversee federal accounting, recording, and reporting functions, including the submission of federally mandated reports
Ensure compliance with state and federal accounting and reporting requirements
Provide complex financial analysis, fund accounting, compliance, and internal control for a major federal grant program
Ensure the integrity of financial reporting
Work closely with project coordinators, the Administrative Operations Manager, and federal partners to administer program funds and adjust budgets as program needs evolve
Conduct ongoing reconciliation and cash flow analysis between the state's IRIS system and a dedicated account
Qualification
Required
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
Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods
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
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Generous retirement plans to help you build long-term financial security
Paid leave
Work-life balance hybrid telework options
Professional development and training opportunities to support career growth
Job stability and career advancement within a statewide public service system
Employee wellness programs and support resources
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
State of Alaska
System for Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Citizens.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M
Leadership Team
Dominick Liriano
CEO/President
Anne Zink
Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
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