Accountant 4

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here:

https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy

What You Will Be Doing:

In this position, you will:

Serve as the department’s senior accounting and financial management expert, overseeing complex accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Analyze and manage appropriations, grants, revenues, expenditures, and financial systems, providing strategic recommendations to leadership on funding, budgeting, and fiscal policy.

Develop, implement, and monitor accounting procedures, financial controls, and reporting processes to ensure accurate financial data and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Coordinate audits, prepare financial statements and reports, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a liaison with auditors and external agencies.

Lead financial system improvements, supervise the Accounting Technician 1 position, and manage projects involving accounting systems, reporting tools, and statewide financial processes.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve.

We honor cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.