Salary: $3,621.00 Biweekly Location : Juneau, AK Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 48425 Department: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Division: Finance Opening Date: 12/03/2024 Division: ACPE Finance Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only Bargaining Unit: Exempt Range: 22 Job Description Are you seeking a dynamic and challenging work environment? Do you enjoy working independently and managing a dedicated team? Do you enjoy solving financial puzzles? If you answered yes to these questions you have found the position to apply for! The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is seeking to fill an Accountant V position. This position is responsible for: Loan related disclosures in financial statements as well as other loan related reports Designing account structures in various systems to ensure data is available to meet loan-related reconciling and reporting needs Managing staff responsible for financial related loan servicing duties associated with the State's and the Alaska Student Loan Corporation's education loan programs Participation in various projects involving the loan portfolio ACPE is the State's postsecondary education agency, promoting access to, and success in, education and career training after high school. ACPE staff service the ASLC loan portfolio. Our Juneau office is conveniently located in the Vintage Business Park area of Mendenhall Valley, close to the bus line, with plenty of available parking. Positions with ACPE are exempt but eligible for all State of Alaska health care, leave and retirement benefits. For more information about ACPE or ASLC, our mission and our services, visit our website at: Duties include but are not limited to: Manage and assist with preparing annual loan related financial statement disclosures and audit support documentation Ensuring reconciliations are being completed accurately and timely. Ensuring transfers of cash from various bank accounts are made timely and properly recorded in the general ledger Ensuring the loan subsidiary ledger reconciles with the general ledger Manage staff responsible for financial related loan servicing The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of: Fundamental theories, concepts, principles, methods, and terminology of the accounting profession Sound internal controls Generally accepted accounting principles and GASB statements Skill in: Analyzing account reconciliations, interpreting the significance and interrelationships of financial activity, and preparing sound financial accounting recommendations Developing an approach to solve complex problems in a timely manner Managing change Producing an effective and efficient work product with limited guidance Managing staff and projects with competing deadlines Using computer based software spreadsheet applications, including experience with pivot tables, and accounting systems Developing, analyzing, maintaining and implementing improvements to manual and/or automated financial accounting systems Preparing accurate, complete and concise financial reports and statements Communicating technical financial information to subordinates and managers who may not have an accounting background Ability to: Design optimal approaches to existing programs and processes Resolve issues where governing laws and regulations are highly interpretive and precedents are nonexistent or conflicting Plan and coordinate problem resolutions that involve a number of organizational units Conduct examinations requiring an integrated analysis of intricate and complex accounting systems and business activities Instruct, supervise and evaluate employees Communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing Team build Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance AND two years of advanced professional-level accounting, or financial management experience. The required experience includes such work as analysis, preparation, or evaluation of financial records and reports; financial auditing; or accounting systems administration. Substitutions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes at least 15 semester/20 quarter hours in Accounting or Finance, of which at least 9 semester/12 quarter hours are upper-division coursework will substitute for the required degree. Four years of any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical, responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience will substitute for the required degree, if it includes at least 15 semester/20 quarter hours in Accounting or Finance of which at least 3 semester/4 quarter hours are upper-division coursework. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Government Financial Manager will substitute for the required degree and one year of advanced professional level accounting experience. Special Note: "Upper-division coursework" means coursework that is specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such coursework emphasizes problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper-division coursework is commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher. "Practical, responsible experience" means active participation applying the practices and methods of a profession based on good judgment and sound thinking with personal accountability and reliability. Clerical experience is not considered practical, responsible experience. Other Information This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(11). Additional Required Information COVER LETTER A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. If you do not attach a cover letter, your application may be considered incomplete and it may not advance to the next phase of the recruitment and selection process. The cover letter should be in standard business format, and specifically address your experience as it pertains to each bulleted item listed in the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES section of this posting. The cover letter needs to specifically outline years of work experience and education. The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used, along with the application package, to determine if an applicant is qualified for this position and which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. EDUCATION You must complete the Education and Training section of the application and attach your transcripts to your application. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. INTERVIEW Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at time of interview: List of two (2) professional references including current daytime phone numbers. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time. SPECIAL NOTICE: PLEASE RE AD CAREFULLY An applicant's response to the minimum qualification question must be supported by the job application. This position is in the exempt service; therefore, it is not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. As a result, ACPE may choose to fill this position as soon as a qualified applicant is identified. While ACPE is in the Department of Education and Early Development for administrative support services only, the Commission and its staff are not subject to the direction of the Commissioner of Education and Early Development nor the State Board of Education. This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. Applicants who have educational loans serviced by ACPE must be current in payments to be considered for employment. A routine background check will be conducted on those applicants interviewed and under serious consideration for the position. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call or in Juneau or (907) (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to For applicant password assistance please visit: For specific information in reference to the position please contact: Ms. Grace Newman Administrative Assistant Email: Voice: Confidential Fax: TTY: Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.) Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits 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 Retirement Benefits 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 Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options See for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year 01 To complete your application for this position a cover letter is required. Have you attached a cover letter that follows the directions listed in the job announcement? Yes No 02 I understand that the education and/or experience being used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position must be adequately documented in this application to be considered. Attaching a resume is not an alternative to completing the application in full. Failure to submit a complete application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and your removal from consideration for this job opening. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement. Required Question
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State of Alaska | Accountant V (ACPE) | juneau, ak