Accountant 2/3

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

ATTENTION! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES EMPLOYEES ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region Support Services is looking for an Accountant 2/3 Flex in Juneau to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

BASE SALARY INFORMATION

Accountant 2:

$2,484.00 / biweekly

Accountant 3:

$2,862.00 / biweekly

What you will be doing:

Accountant 2

Under direct supervision from the Administrative Operations Manager, this position serves as support for fund management of emergency capital projects.

The incumbent will provide support as necessary for ensuring funding requirements are met on the Region’s emergency capital projects under state and federal statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Accountant 3

Under general direction from the Administrative Operations Manager, this position serves as support lead for fund management of emergency capital projects.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all funding requirements are met on the Region’s emergency capital projects under state and federal statutory and regulatory guidelines.

The incumbent will assist in managing Emergency Funding Authorization Projects and the collection of information and documentation that is needed when the State is expecting to receive reimbursement from FHWA or FEMA for expenses related to an emergent event.

The incumbent will orchestrate CH8 requested when needed and will certify internal cost transactions when needed.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer”; to view the DOT&PF’s EEO policy statement, please follow this link:

https://dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtml

The working environment you can expect:

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Attention to Detail

: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Flexibility

: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link

:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Accountant 2

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

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.

Adaptability:

Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Computer Skills:

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Oral and Written Communication:

Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.

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.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education”