Senior Accountant — Financial Analysis & Internal Controls

State of Alaska; Anchorage, Juneau (AK, AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska in Anchorage or Juneau is recruiting for an Accountant 4 position under the Department of Corrections, Division of Administration & Support. The final work location will be based on where the selected candidate resides.

The role focuses on analysis of agency operations, financial reporting for the Annual Financial Comprehensive Report, and developing policies and training for IRIS while ensuring compliance with laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Competency-based minimum qualifications guide the role.
• Education/experience combination provides required KSAs for accounting, budgeting or financial management.
• Includes accounting principles (GAAP), accrual accounting, and full accounting cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations of agency operations and internal, management, fiscal and accounting controls.
• Prepare departmental financial reports for inclusion in the Annual Financial Comprehensive Report.
• Write policies, procedures, and training for IRIS.
• Ensure accurate production and reporting of financial data, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Technical Competence

Reasoning

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent in accounting/financial mgmt

Tools

IRIS System

Excel

Job description

State of Alaska in Anchorage or Juneau is recruiting for an Accountant 4 position under the Department of Corrections, Division of Administration & Support. The final work location will be based on where the selected candidate resides.

The role focuses on analysis of agency operations, financial reporting for the Annual Financial Comprehensive Report, and developing policies and training for IRIS while ensuring compliance with laws and standards.