Accountant - Fire Cost Accountant; PCN

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting a Fire Cost Accountant in Palmer, Alaska.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Fire Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities associated with both Operating and Capital budgets for the Fire Protection program within the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection. This role includes direct supervision of three accounting technicians at varying levels (Accounting Technician 1, 2, and
3), ensuring that daily cost tracking for in-state fires is accurate and up to date, and managing the complex interagency wildland fire billing process known as crossbill.

In addition to these operational duties, the Fire Cost Accountant is tasked with developing and implementing new policies as well as establishing long-term accounting objectives to support the program’s financial health. The position also serves as a critical liaison, maintaining relationships with interagency partners and may participate in wildland fire cost committees to represent the Division’s interests and collaborate on cost management strategies.

This role is in the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection’s (DFFP) Administrative Unit. DFFP’s mission is to safely manage wildland fires that threaten life, property, and critical infrastructure across 150 million acres. We achieve this by ensuring that our firefighting personnel, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in a state of readiness, and by collaborating closely with federal, state, and local emergency response agencies to provide effective wildland fire management and protection for the State of Alaska.

The benefits of joining the DFFP wildland fire team include the unique opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about achieving fire, fuels, and forestry goals. You will thrive in a dynamic, professional environment, united by a clear, vital mission that supports the State of Alaska and safeguards its residents, businesses, and investments. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow your skills while making a tangible difference for Alaskans.

Our team is committed to excellence, camaraderie, and protecting the natural beauty and resources that define our state.

This position resides in Palmer, AK at 101 S Airport Road. DFFP encourages team building and camaraderie. This environment helps promote friendship and loyalty within the organization. These close-knit relationships motivate our employees and foster trust when working in a fast-paced, emergency-response environment. Our team is made up of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities.

• 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.
• 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.
• Control of Funds:
  Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and requirements for maintaining control and accountability of obligations and expenditures for all appropriations and fund accounts (for example, revolving, non-appropriated, multiyear, and single-year appropriations).

Additional information about working for the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is available via the link to learn more about the Division.

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills,…