Accountant (Legislature) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

Are you a person who thrives in a busy environment?

If you answered “yes,” then this may be the perfect job for you!

This position is responsible for processing a variety of accounting transactions for the Legislative Affairs Agency, which is the administrative support agency for the Alaska State Legislature. This position requires accounting proficiency and excellent customer service skills. The successful applicant will work with a small team in the accounting office who support many offices throughout Alaska.

Mission: The Accounting Office works collaboratively to provide complete and accurate financial services with care, integrity, and professionalism.

As a small team, we work together to meet the high demands of supporting the legislature. Our accountants perform a wide range of duties that require both practical application and a strong understanding of accounting principles. Key skills include the ability to interpret policies, provide clear answers, and maintain accurate, detailed records using standard office software and the State accounting (IRIS) and reporting systems (ALDER).

Responsibilities: This non-partisan position is responsible for performing accounting transactions to process both routine and complex work, including travel and relocation expenses and reimbursements. As the office of public record, we are dedicated to maintaining precise financial records, requiring a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Examples of Duties:

• Review invoices for authorization, accuracy, and validity; prepare deposits; maintain expense logs; process reimbursement of travel and allowance expenses.
• Reconcile accounts and ledgers; identify and correct errors through appropriate transactions.
• Provide technical assistance and explanations to legislative staff, legislators, and other agencies on accounting and legislative policies and procedures.
• Ensure documents and forms comply with accounting policies and procedures.
• Process payments, deposits, and reimbursements promptly and accurately.
• Review and interpret accounting and legislative policies and procedures.
• Create, maintain, and monitor financial reports for funding sources and stakeholders.
• Research and advise on legislative policies and guidelines.
• Monitor accounts and spending; prepare detailed financial reports.
• Manage revenue and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare and submit encumbrances, expenditures, adjustments, and billings.
• Enter and verify payment information in IRIS, the state accounting system.
• Ensure up-to-date accounting information and forms on the agency website.
• Create and update forms for legislative use.
• Track state accountable property and collect fees for unreturned items.
• Book and manage travel arrangements for legislators and staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, policies and current practices in accounting and financial management.
• Basic knowledge of the Alaska State Legislature and state government.
• Basic knowledge of legislative procedure.
• Knowledge of standard English, including grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation.
• Knowledge of accounting techniques used for monitoring and reconciling accounts.
• Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely and in a well-organized manner.
• Ability to accurately analyze complicated information.
• Ability to be productive, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Ability to act professionally, objectively and impartially in dealing with legislators and public.
• Ability to communicate and perform effectively and diplomatically.
• Ability to work independently and handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.
• Ability to use MS Access, Excel and Word.

Why Work for the Legislative Affairs Agency?
Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment and teamwork is not just a buzzword, but fundamental to everything we do.

We value:
Accountability.
We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
Respect.
We provide services without discrimination or judgment.
Integrity.
We are honest and ethical in our work.

The Alaska Legislature values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge and backgrounds can bring to our work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace.

Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short- and long-term disability.

Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service.
For mental health and wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans, paid leave, insurance options, and more to help employees meet their financial goals.

This includes:

• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
• Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
• Workers Compensation Insurance.
• Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)

Professional Development
Professional development that empowers employees to do the work they love and reach their career goals is encouraged and expected.

Work/Life Balance
Work/life balance is supported through:

• The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
• Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
• The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 (h:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position, the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
• 12 paid State holidays each year
• The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
• The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees’ children.
• An assigned parking space may be available upon request.

Position Duties

Professional References: Three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you, along with their daytime contact phone numbers. (If not already attached to application submission)

Minimum Qualifications

Special Note:

This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). 

Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.

Other Qualifications

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