Accountant 3

Accountant 3

This position is open to Alaska residents only. The definition for Alaska residency is here. You must meet this requirement to apply for this position. This position is based on-site at our Juneau headquarters office, located in the State Office Building in downtown Juneau, Alaska. Curious about who we are and what we do? We invite you to learn more by visiting our website:

Could This Be You?

You can make every calculation count. Use your expertise to strengthen Alaska's financial future, lead with integrity, and deliver impact that matters statewide. The successful candidate will bring strategic oversight into financial operations, ensuring the Division's fiscal integrity and compliance with GAAP, GASB, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

The Accountant 3 serves as the lead for the General Ledger unit, providing guidance, expertise, and workflow coordination for the Accounting Technician 1, 2 and 3 staff while supporting the Accountant 4, Systems Manager, in maintaining accurate and efficient statewide accounting operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for receipts and disbursements of cash, recording of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and fund equity accounts for all active and historical loan funds.
• Primary back-up to the Accountant 4, Systems Manager, and is the default delegate to cover for the Systems Manager in their absence.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports for internal leadership and external agencies.
• Reconcile and consolidate current and prior year expenditures against each loan fund and assist and advise the Accountant 4, Systems Manager with asset classifications and allocations.
• Conduct ongoing cash flow analysis and reconciliation between IRIS and LOANS, the Division's loan servicing platform.

If you're energized by leadership, thrive in a fast-paced accounting environment, and want to play a central role in improving the systems that keep Alaska's financial operations running smoothly, this is your opportunity to shine and make a real difference.

Our organization, mission and culture: The Division of Investments has an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and is exemplified through proactive engagement with our valued customers. By fostering positive experiences and forging personal connections, we strengthen relationships within our community and across the state.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development's mission is to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. The mission of the Division of Investments is to promote economic development in Alaska through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are under served or to fulfill a public policy goal.

Imagine starting your day knowing that every calculation, every reconciliation, every strategic decision you make doesn't just balance a ledger, it strengthens our entire state. At Alaska's Division of Investments, your work goes beyond numbers on a flat screen. Here, financial strategy has public impact. Your expertise fuels real communities, supports local businesses, and drives programs that shape Alaska's economic future.

This is a team/family-oriented place where precision matters because other people's lives depend on it. Where compliance isn't just a requirement, it's a commitment to integrity. Where your decisions ripple across one of the most unique economies in the world, from rural villages to thriving urban centers. If you're ready to lead with clarity, influence with data, and make every number count for something bigger, this is your opportunity.

Our Working Environment

Step into a workplace where collaboration isn't just encouraged, it's the foundation of everything we do. The Division of Investments is a close-knit team that values trust, respect, and shared success. Here, you'll find an environment that is:

• Friendly and Welcoming: From day one, you're part of a team that supports each other and celebrates achievements together.
• Collaborative and Inclusive: We believe the best ideas come from open dialogue and diverse perspectives. Every voice matters.
• Professional Yet Personable: We maintain high standards of excellence while fostering a relaxed, approachable atmosphere.
• Mission-Driven: Our work has purpose; every task contributes to strengthening Alaska's economy and serving communities statewide.

This is more than a job! It's a place where you can build lasting relationships, make meaningful contributions, and enjoy a positive work-life balance. To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.
• 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.
• Audit Reporting: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used to report audit findings (criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendation).