Accountant III (03-N13005)
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is currently seeking to employ Accountant III (03-N13005) right now, this career will be reside in Alaska. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Anchorage Attorney General's Office is currently recruiting for one full-time, long term, non-permanent Accountant III position to serve in the Collections & Support Section (Collectio! ns Unit) .
For more information on the specific matters handled by the Collections & Support Section , please see our website http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html#collect . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Analyze and verify debtor receipts to determine the amount to be disbursed to restitution recipient(s).
Analyze overpaid accounts and determine, based on Collections Unit policies and procedures, if overpayment can be transferred to another account, the court system, or refunded to the debtor.
Processes overpayment's in the database and update accounts. Prepare documentation for refund request.
Audit pre-conversion restitution accounts by verifying debtor payments and recipient disbursements, identifying database migration discrepancies, determining appropriate steps to reconcile account in current collections database, and implementing steps in current database.
Investigate questionable data posted to de! btor accounts.
Answer accounting procedure questions and i! f necessary research and interpret professional accounting resources such as the Yellowbook, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles adopted by the AICPA, the Alaska Administrative Manual, and other professional references as appropriate.
Make recommendations on how existing accounting processes and controls may be improved to better coordinate the need to balance receipts with payments and payments with court judgments. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS:
Self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.
Well-developed editing, proofreading, grammar, composition, punctuation, and spelling skills.
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience working with different databases and accounting programs.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Abili! ty to prioritize, use sound judgment, and solid decision-making abilities.
Ability to stay focused on numerous details and to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Ability to develop and to maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people in all levels of the department.
Ability to accept supervision and direct instruction.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting or Finance and either:
1) one year of journey professional-level accounting, budgeting, or financial management experience; or
2) two years of advanced technical-level accounting experience.
The required professional-level experience includes such work as analysis, preparation, or evaluation of financial records and reports; cash management; financial auditing; financial planning; tax planning and preparation; or accounting systems administration.
The required advanced technical-level accounting exper! ience is met by service as an Accounting Technician III with the State ! of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
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.
A master’s degree in Accounting or Finance will substitute for the required year of journey professional-level accounting experience.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Governme! nt Financial Manager will substitute for the required degree and professional 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.
Additional Required Information:
COVER LETTE! R A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should! highlight any appropriate education and work experience required to meet the minimum qualifications and address the desired traits listed in the posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
If you do not provide a cover letter, you will not move onto the interview stage of the process.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a ! position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governm! entjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska . 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 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information:
Name: Melanie Ferguson
Email: melanie.ferguson@alaska.gov
Fax: 907-465-5419
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This career starts available on: Wed, 29 May 2013 22:59:56 GMT
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