Accountant 3/4 (PCN 112126)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 3/4 located in Juneau or Anchorage, Alaska!What you will be doing: This is an exciting opportunity to work in support of a mission of wildlife conservation, in an environment filled with diversity with a dedicated team of professionals. This position serves as the fiscal officer for the Division of Wildlife Conservation and is responsible for providing professional level oversight for finance, grants, and contracts. The position develops and implements accounting procedures, internal controls, and ensures that accounting information is complete and accurate, financial reports are reliable, and that the Division conducts itself in accordance with applicable state and federal financial laws, regulations, and policies. This is a flexibly staffed position.Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The benefits of joining our team: Joining Wildlife provides a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge in Federal and state fiscal management. This is a great position to learn and grow professionally while being able to visit our state with a unique view of Alaska’s wildlife.The working environment you can expect: The job is located in the beautiful city of Juneau, Alaska with road access to glaciers, trails, skiing, in a diverse city with a great culture. We are located right next to the Whale monument in the downtown area. We are a hybrid teleworking location with staff working in and out of the office during the week. This position requires periodic travel to Anchorage/Fairbanks two or three times a year with an occasional trip out to more remote locations such as Nome.Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: 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 financial condition of an organizationFederal Funds Processing: Knowledge of methods and procedures for processing direct and reimbursable program funds (for example, automatic and funded reimbursements, interagency agreements, transfer appropriations), grants, loans, and credit programs.Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 3/4 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note: This position is an Accountant 3/4 Flex Position. Applicants must indicate which job range they are applying for, they may indicate one or both.

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Accountant 3Any 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. 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.Accountant 4Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies inAnalysis 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.

3.93.9 out of 5 stars Juneau, AK 99811 $5,556 - $6,360 a month - Full-time