Accountant 3 (PCN 060613)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy

Requirements

Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.

Nice To Haves

Financial Management: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses the financial condition of an organization.
Cost Accounting: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methods of cost accounting, including the use of historical cost, market value, or present value to measure cost; methods for assigning cost to accounting periods; and cost allocation, cost accrual, depreciation, and unit cost
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.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned federal programs, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, financial regulations, and reporting deadlines.
Prepare, review, and audit program budgets, ensuring accuracy, proper allocation of funds, and adherence to financial guidelines.
Represent the division during federal program evaluations and audits, providing financial documentation and addressing compliance inquiries.
Track expenditures, monitor fund utilization, and ensure efficient use of federal funds within approved budgets and policies.
Work with program managers and leadership to enhance financial reporting processes, improve internal controls, and support data-driven decision-making.