JOB
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and Alaska International are looking for an Accountant 3 to
Keep Alaska Moving
What You Will Be Doing:
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) – Alaska International Airports System (AIAS) is actively seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Accountant 3. We are looking for an individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft programs. As an integral part of our financial management team, the Accountant 3 at AIAS will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing insightful reports, and ensuring strict adherence to international accounting standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial transparency, efficiency, and overall success of the international airport system.
Mission and Culture:
The department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving". Recognizing the unique challenges posed by limited road access, the thriving of Alaskans and the state's economy hinges on the resilience of aviation. Anchored by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Fairbanks International Airport, the airport system stands as the primary lifeline for both intra- and out-of-state travelers and the seamless movement of goods. Our culture embodies a steadfast commitment to the economic well-being of Alaska. The AIAS is not merely an aviation infrastructure; it's a catalyst for economic prosperity, contributing approximately $2 billion combined to the communities we serve. Every team member at AIAS plays an indispensable role in this mission, with a collective dedication to accountability and compliance.
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, enterprising, 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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Join our International Airport Team, where your skills and dedication align with a purpose-driven mission, and where professional growth opportunities abound both within AIAS and the broader State of Alaska system. Be a part of our commitment to "Keep Alaska Moving" and experience the rewards of making a tangible difference in our vibrant community. At the heart of our Fiscal team's commitment lies a dedication to delivering outstanding customer service, your role is pivotal in supporting timely audits, meeting reporting requirements, and delivering precise capital project information. As a valued team member, you'll gain a profound sense of community impact as you contribute to crucial decision-making processes.
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 Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our office is located at 5000 W International Airport Road in Anchorage. The selected candidate will work with a collaborative team that is comprised of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support and respect the individual. We promote a healthy life and work balance and enjoy a positive work environment.
Who We Are Looking For:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
- 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.
- Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional level 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” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Other Information
Some positions may require a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and /or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The requirement will be noted in the recruitment posting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Curt Rogers
Phone: (907) 474-2542
Email: curt.rogers@alaska.gov
