Accountant I/II presso City & Borough of Juneau, AK

About the Department

The City & Borough of Juneau is looking to fill an Accountant position at either the I or II level! 

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of professional level accounting and auditing functions. We are looking for someone to perform complex evaluation, analysis and reporting of accounting activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This Accountant will support departments throughout the year to ensure financial best practices, policy, law (federal, state and CBJ) and principles are followed. They contribute to the audited annual finance statements including the ACFR (annual comprehensive financial report) and the single audit.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A successful Accountant I/II for the Controller’s Division will demonstrate:

• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• A desire to be a member of a strong team
• Excellent analytical and accounting skills
• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to know the details and see the big picture
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A desire to increase knowledge
• Knowledge of Infor Lawson is preferred

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

CBJ’s Accountants perform a vital role in our fast-paced, evolving, office.  The team interacts with every city department which provides a variety of operations to learn while provide stable accounting advice throughout the operations! There is a heavy emphasis on adhering to GAAP while also embracing innovative thinking, a willingness to learn and adapt, and mental flexibility. As a trade-off, team members acquire a broad range of experiences, the opportunity to grow professionally, and long-term stability. 

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position generally works (Monday through Friday) 8am – 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau.

Position Duties

As an Accountant in the CBJ Finance Controller’s Division, you will perform complex analysis, reconciliations and journal entries for a variety of departments within the City. Primary responsibilities include monitoring revenue and expenditures regularly for accuracy and in comparison to budget for operations, grants and capital projects as well as annual year-end analysis and adjusting entries. You will contribute to the development of the annual financial statements. As the primary contact for financial related questions, you will support departments through their day-to-day financial transactions as needed. You will have the opportunity to work with CBJ’s independent auditors, preparing work papers and answering questions. 

Solid accounting skills are required, as you will be reconciling accounts and transactions in various modules of the accounting system. Many tasks in this position are performed independently. However, a strong team spirit and collaboration will be needed to fully succeed in supporting the accounting for the city, hospital and school district. 

As with most accounting jobs there is a busy season, and some additional hours should be anticipated. The crunch time for CBJ Accountants is generally between mid-July and mid-November. It takes many hands and a bit of coordination to close out the fiscal year, analyze and perform adjusting entries and close the books. Your participation and positive attitude during this time is essential to the successful deliverable of audited financial statements.

Minimum Qualifications

Accountant I (Range 16) - Starting Bi-Weekly wage $2,523.00

Education:      Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related area of study.

Substitution:   Any combination of experience and/or education (i.e., post-secondary related courses, occupational endorsement/certificate) that provides the applicant the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically gained in an Associates Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area. *Applicants must provide documentation with their application to support how they meet the substitution criteria.

Accountant II (Range 18) - Starting Bi-Weekly wage $2,874.75

Education:       Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related area of study.

Substitution:   Any combination of experience and/or education (ie. post-secondary related courses, occupational endorsement/certificate) that provides the applicant the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically gained in an Associates Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area. *Applicants must provide documentation with their application to support how they meet the substitution criteria.

   AND:

Experience:    One (1) year of professional level experience in accounting, financial management, auditing, accounting system development or accounting system maintenance. This is equivalent to work performed by an Accountant I with the City & Borough of Juneau. OR

                         Two (2) years of expert technical work as an Accounting Technician III with the City & Borough of Juneau or the equivalent elsewhere. 

Note: This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. If hired at the lower level, the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level, completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.

Incumbents are required to progress through to the journey level. Failure to complete the probationary period and/or achieve the journey level will result in separation.

Other Qualifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Application must include a cover letter.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Julia Frost

Phone Number: 907-586-5215 ext. 4068

Email: [email protected]