State of Alaska
Accountant 4 (PCN 04-5049)
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Accountant 4 (PCN 04-5049) | Government Jobs page has loaded.The Department of Revenue, Treasury Division is recruiting for a full-time permanent Accountant 4 in Juneau.The Treasury Division is the bank and trust department for the State of Alaska.
It provides cash management, portfolio management, debt management and accounting services for the various retirement funds, the State's General Fund, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund and numerous other funds and trusts. This position is assigned to the division's asset accounting section.Duties of this Position may include but are not limited to:
Tracking and providing instruction to the custodial bank accounting entries related to the Alaska Retirement Management Board’s (ARMB) alternative investmentsCalculate and track the State and ARMB’s management fees, performance fees and unfunded capital commitment amountsCompliance over pricing provided by the custodial bankAssistance with yearly independent audit of the Treasury DivisionInterpretation and application of policies, procedures, contracts, regulations, and statutesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Please document your level of skill and/or experience with each item on this list in your application package and/or cover letter. Applicants are not required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a trait, simply say so.Ability to accurately and effectively convey information to the clients, coworkers, and supervisors;Ability to analyze and solve problems both independently and collaboratively;Excellent time management and organizational skills, reliability, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure with limited direction is preferred;Ability to collect, organize and analyze accounting data, to interpret the significance and to prepare accurate reports;Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in financial data and make corrections;Skill in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets;Ability to interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, regulations and statutes.Minimum Qualifications
Any 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.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.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.Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**At the time of application
, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items:Cover LetterA copy of academic transcripts, to verify education used to meet the minimum qualifications for this job class. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Please ensure that the institution name is listed on the transcripts.Cover LetterIn addition to answering the supplemental question regarding how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants are ALSO required to attach a cover letter to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not attach the required cover letter will not advance to the interview phase of this recruitment. The cover letter may be used as a writing sample. Applicants are advised to pay attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Your cover letter must provide the following information:The cover letter must describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they pertain to the bulleted points in the job description above. Give specific examples to demonstrate your experience.The cover letter must be in standard business format.If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:Copies of your most recent three evaluations; andThree professional references.Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:Scott JonesState Investment OfficerScott.Jones@alaska.gov(907) 465-2348#J-18808-Ljbffr
It provides cash management, portfolio management, debt management and accounting services for the various retirement funds, the State's General Fund, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund and numerous other funds and trusts. This position is assigned to the division's asset accounting section.Duties of this Position may include but are not limited to:
Tracking and providing instruction to the custodial bank accounting entries related to the Alaska Retirement Management Board’s (ARMB) alternative investmentsCalculate and track the State and ARMB’s management fees, performance fees and unfunded capital commitment amountsCompliance over pricing provided by the custodial bankAssistance with yearly independent audit of the Treasury DivisionInterpretation and application of policies, procedures, contracts, regulations, and statutesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Please document your level of skill and/or experience with each item on this list in your application package and/or cover letter. Applicants are not required to have experience in every area. If you do not have experience with a trait, simply say so.Ability to accurately and effectively convey information to the clients, coworkers, and supervisors;Ability to analyze and solve problems both independently and collaboratively;Excellent time management and organizational skills, reliability, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure with limited direction is preferred;Ability to collect, organize and analyze accounting data, to interpret the significance and to prepare accurate reports;Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in financial data and make corrections;Skill in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets;Ability to interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, regulations and statutes.Minimum Qualifications
Any 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.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.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.Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**At the time of application
, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items:Cover LetterA copy of academic transcripts, to verify education used to meet the minimum qualifications for this job class. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Please ensure that the institution name is listed on the transcripts.Cover LetterIn addition to answering the supplemental question regarding how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants are ALSO required to attach a cover letter to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not attach the required cover letter will not advance to the interview phase of this recruitment. The cover letter may be used as a writing sample. Applicants are advised to pay attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Your cover letter must provide the following information:The cover letter must describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they pertain to the bulleted points in the job description above. Give specific examples to demonstrate your experience.The cover letter must be in standard business format.If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:Copies of your most recent three evaluations; andThree professional references.Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:Scott JonesState Investment OfficerScott.Jones@alaska.gov(907) 465-2348#J-18808-Ljbffr