[Hiring] Accountant 4 @State of Alaska

Role Description

This position is open to Alaska residents only. The definition for Alaska residency can be found at Alaska Residency, Recruitment, Division of Personnel, Department of Administration. You must meet this requirement to be considered for this position. This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the competency Based MQ instructions to learn more.

Under general supervision of the Cash Manager (State Investment Officer, PCN 045013), this position:

• Administers the State’s credit card acceptance contract.
• Assists departments with implementing new card-present, ecommerce, e-billing, and other card acceptance methods.
• Coordinates statewide Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI) compliance.
• Works with departments to ensure inventories of people and hardware involved in card processing are accurate.
• Collaborates with a Qualified Security Assessor and departments to complete an annual PCI assessment.
• Coordinates completion of required annual PCI training.
• Serves as the primary system administrator and backup operator for the State’s Treasury Management System.
• Takes on various additional projects as needed.
• Must be able to serve as backup for all positions within Cash Management.
• Supervises an Acct II/Acct III flex position.

Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities.
• Oral and Written Communication: Effectively expresses information to individuals or groups, making clear and convincing presentations.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative and commitment.

Requirements

• 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 principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.

Benefits

• Working in the division provides promotional opportunities to learn in-depth knowledge of the division's programs and services to Alaskans.
• If you can see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Required Information

• If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide:
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay).
• List of three (3) professional references.
• Last two (2) performance evaluations or supervisory letters of recommendation.
• Position requires access to the tax system and passing a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• To verify education, fill in the Education section of the application.
• Special instructions for foreign education apply.
• Work experience must be documented in the application.
• Attaching a resume or CV is not an alternative to filling out the application.
• The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
• This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.
• You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

• Gabe Ellenbecker
• Cash Manager
• Phone: 907-465-3718
• Email: [email protected]