Accountant II

The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits is recruiting for a full-time Accountant II

The Division of Retirement and Benefits is a fast-paced dynamic division that processes a large volume of paperwork for our members. The accounting section is a direct contributor to our success. This position prepares financial reports and billings, analyzes and reconciles financial data, and maintains information in IRIS Financial, the State of Alaska’s accounting system.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing account reconciliations as assigned, including researching any errors or irregularities discovered
• Preparing financial statements in accordance with the Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Including supporting schedules in audit workpaper format
  • Assisting independent auditors with preparation of the annual audit
  • Assisting with the review of the final financial statements provided by independent auditors
  • Preparing quarterly financial statements following professional standards
• Preparing miscellaneous billings and processing payments for:
  • Administration of State Social Security program (FICA)
  • Employer late fees
  • Salary floor
• Assisting in the preparation and review of the Combined Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Providing professional accounting assistance to section staff
• Providing back-up assistance to the Accounting Clerk II and other Accountant II’s
• Maintenance of IRIS Financial structures, research, and date entry capabilities
• Preparing annual audit workpapers

We are looking to fill this position with a person who has the following traits and skills:

• Solid accounting skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines and work with competing priorities
• Effective communication skill, both verbally and written
• Demonstrated proper business writing skill

If you feel you possess the traits and skills we are looking for, please apply for this position. We are interested in looking at your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance and either:

1) one year of professional-level accounting, budgeting, or financial management experience or

2) two years of journey technical-level accounting experience.

The required professional-level experience includes such work as analysis, preparation, or evaluation of financial records and reports; cash management; financial auditing; financial planning; tax planning and preparation; or accounting systems administration.

The required journey technical-level experience is met by service as an Accounting Technician II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitutions:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college that includes at least 15 semester/20 quarter hours in Accounting or Finance, of which at least 9 semester/12 quarter hours are upper-division coursework will substitute for the required degree.

Four years of any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical, responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience will substitute for the required degree if it includes at least 15 semester/20 quarter hours in Accounting or Finance, of which at least 3 semester/4 quarter hours are upper-division coursework.

A master’s degree in Accounting or Finance will substitute for one year of professional accounting experience.

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Government Financial Manager will substitute for the required degree and professional accounting experience.

Special Note:

“Upper-division coursework” means coursework that is specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such coursework emphasizes problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline’s theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper-division coursework is commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

“Practical, responsible experience” means active participation applying the practices and methods of a profession based on good judgment and sound thinking with personal accountability and reliability. Clerical experience is not considered practical, responsible experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION:

**INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION**

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Please answer all supplemental questions thoughtfully and completely. Your written answers will be considered an example of your business writing ability.

Your complete applicant package, including answers to the supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not provide a complete application, your package may be determined to be incomplete and will not advance to the next phase of the recruitment and selection process.

ATTACHMENTS

Please attached your college transcripts to your application to assist us in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

INTERVIEW

Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at the time of interview:

RESIDENT REQUIREMENT

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. If you are not sure if you qualify for Residency Status for purposes of employment, please contact the Workplace Alaska Hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095 if in Juneau.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education 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 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 name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission (including account creation) 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 located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov .

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=Alaska .

For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager listed in the Contact Information section below.

EEO STATEMENT

The 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:

Name: Tamara Criddle

Phone: 907.465.2279

Fax: 907.465.3364

Email: tamara.criddle@alaska.gov