Accountant ; PCN

Job Description

Alaska residents only. The definition for Alaska residency is here – Alaska Residency, Recruitment, Division of Personnel, Department of Administration. You must meet this requirement to be considered for this position. This position is based on‑site at our Juneau Headquarters, located in the State Office Building in Juneau, Alaska. A hybrid telework schedule may be considered following the successful completion of training and probationary period.

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You can make every calculation count. Use your expertise to strengthen Alaska’s financial future, lead with integrity, and deliver impact that matters statewide.

The successful candidate will bring strategic oversight into financial operations, ensuring the Division’s fiscal integrity and compliance with GAAP, GASB, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Review and certify unique financial transactions across assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures.
• Lead and supervise a small, talented, skilled and close‑knit accounting team.
• Manage and safeguard over $200 million in loan fund assets.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports for internal leadership and external agencies.
• Conduct ongoing cash flow analysis and reconciliation between IRIS and LOANS, the Division’s loan servicing platform.

This is more than a financial management role; it’s a chance to shape the future of public lending programs and elevate operational excellence across the Division. This is YOUR chance to elevate standards and leave a lasting impact.

The Division of Investments has an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and is exemplified through proactive engagement with our valued customers. By fostering positive experiences and forging personal connections, we strengthen relationships within our community and across the state. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development’s mission is to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska.

The mission of the Division of Investments is to promote economic development in Alaska through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are underserved or to fulfill a public policy goal.

• Friendly and welcoming:
  From day one you’re part of a team that supports each other and celebrates achievements together.
• Collaborative and inclusive:
  We believe the best ideas come from open dialogue and diverse perspectives. Every voice matters.
• Professional yet personable:
  We maintain high standards of excellence while fostering a relaxed, approachable atmosphere.
• Mission‑driven:
  Our work has purpose and every task contributes to strengthening Alaska’s economy and serving communities statewide.

This is more than a job! It’s a place where you can build lasting relationships, make meaningful contributions, and enjoy a positive work‑life balance.

• Accounting operations:
  Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer’s accountability.
• 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.
• Audit reporting:
  Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings.

• 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…