Senior Accountant & Financial Management Lead

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska – Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, is seeking an Accountant 4 to serve as the senior accounting and financial management expert. The role oversees complex accounting operations, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal regulations in Juneau.

The position involves coordinating audits, preparing financial statements, and leading financial system improvements while supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Competency-based minimum qualifications outlined for accounting, budgeting, and financial management roles.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting fundamentals including double-entry, accruals, and full accounting cycle.
• Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and monitoring expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s senior accounting and financial management expert across complex accounting operations and compliance.
• Analyze appropriations, grants, revenues, expenditures, and financial systems to inform leadership on budgeting and policy.
• Develop and monitor accounting procedures, controls, and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate data.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Financial Management

Principles of Accounting

Reasoning

Technical Competence

Job description

The State of Alaska – Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, is seeking an Accountant 4 to serve as the senior accounting and financial management expert. The role oversees complex accounting operations, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal regulations in Juneau.

The position involves coordinating audits, preparing financial statements, and leading financial system improvements while supervising staff.