State of Alaska · 13 hours ago
Accounting Supervisor
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$6,612/mo - $6,612/moThe State of Alaska is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. In this role, you will lead a high-performing accounting team, oversee complex accounting operations, and ensure compliance with diverse funding streams while safeguarding public funds.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the division’s accounting team —setting direction for daily fiscal workflows and building a high-performing, service-oriented finance operation
Drive fiscal strategy by leading spending plan development and projection cycles, consolidating technical files, validating assumptions, and providing strategic guidance to division leadership
Certify and approve reconciliations, journal vouchers, budget revisions, line-item transfers, federal/RSA drawdowns, grant fiscal submissions, spending plan modules, Alaska Budget System (ABS) and Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) financial system entries, and consolidated projection files
Manage grant and revenue operations by overseeing the division’s grant inventory and reporting calendar, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and federal regulations
Coordinate audits and enhance internal controls by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and implementing recommendations to ensure accuracy, compliance and robust fiscal integrity
Qualification
Required
Experience in organizational accounting policies and procedures
Knowledge of GAAP
Leadership style that elevates clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Experience in leading and mentoring an accounting team
Experience in fiscal strategy development and projection cycles
Ability to certify and approve reconciliations, journal vouchers, budget revisions, line-item transfers, federal/RSA drawdowns, grant fiscal submissions, spending plan modules, Alaska Budget System (ABS) and Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) financial system entries, and consolidated projection files
Experience in managing grant and revenue operations
Knowledge of internal controls principles, methods, and techniques
Ability to coordinate audits and enhance internal controls
Experience in analysis and assessment using information technology
Knowledge of financial analysis principles, methods, and techniques
Knowledge of principles of accounting, including the full accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements
Ability to reason and analyze information to draw accurate conclusions
Technical competence in understanding and evaluating technical information related to the job
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management
Three (3) professional references including two (2) current or former supervisors
A copy of academic transcripts to verify education
Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations or a supervisor letter of recommendation as a substitute
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
State of Alaska
System for Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Citizens.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M
Leadership Team
Dominick Liriano
CEO/President
Anne Zink
Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
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