Accountant 4 (PCN 160008)

Full Job Description

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

What You Will Be Doing:

Are you ready to lead transformational changes in Alaska’s health care system? The Department of Health is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Accountant 4, for the new and innovative Rural Health Transformation Program.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Provide high-level, specialized accounting, financial management, and fund accounting services in support of the Rural Health Transformation Fund
• Oversee and certify financial transactions related to revenues and expenditures
• 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 significant 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.

This is a rewarding opportunity to drive meaningful impact across Alaska’s health continuums, supporting families and communities statewide.

Mission and Values/Culture:

At the Department of Health, our mission is to protect and improve the health of all Alaskans. Every role in the department directly contributes to strengthening communities, expanding access to care, and enhancing real-life outcomes for families across the state.

We are guided by values that shape how we work and how we serve:

• Service – We put Alaskans first and approach our work with compassion, integrity, and respect
• Excellence – We value professionalism, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of public resources
• Collaboration – We believe the best outcomes are achieved through teamwork across divisions, agencies, and communities
• Accountability – We are transparent, data-driven, and committed to measurable results

The Department of Health offers a mission-driven workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

We prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and an inclusive environment.

Our employees are encouraged to innovate, develop professionally, and contribute meaningful solutions that impact families and communities statewide.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

At the Department of Health, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of Alaska. In addition to the meaningful work you will do every day, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career, well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits include:

• 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

Most importantly, you will gain the opportunity to build a purpose-driven career where your work directly improves the lives of Alaskans and strengthens communities across the state.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is in Juneau in the Alaska Office Building. We are in the heart of downtown Juneau, within proximity to shopping and restaurants. Covered parking is provided in the adjacent State Office Building parking garage.

Who We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• 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
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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)

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Accountant 4: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

1. Three (3) most recent performance evaluations; and
2. Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies.

CLASSIFICATION
This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, Classification Section. Depending on the outcome of the allocation, this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.

The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.

Noting "see resume or CV" 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.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

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