Career Paths

UAF's accounting program has the highest job placement rate among all of the College of Business and Security Management's programs. Students are placed in excellent professional jobs in Alaska and other states - for example, BDO and KPMG regularly recruit interns and employees from the CBSM accounting program. For more detailed information about career outlooks for accounting graduates, view the report , published by

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

  • Accounting clerking
  • Banking
  • Budget analyst
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Controller
  • Corporate analyst
  • Credit authorization
  • Criminal investigator
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Executive management
  • Financial management
  • Government
  • Intelligence
Current Job Postings
  • June 23, 2026

    SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - RANGE 14 / AMEASalary聽$31.48 - $46.69 HourlyLocation聽4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AKJob Type聽RegularJob Number聽2026-00421Department聽PlanningDivision聽AMATS Planning ProgramOpening Date聽06/22/2026Closing Date聽7/7/2026 11:59 PM AlaskaDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob Information聽聽聽Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.DEPARTMENT: PlanningHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road聽Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.聽聽聽Example of Duties聽聽Under the direction of the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) Coordinator this position serves as the primary accounting professional with direct responsibility to provide complete and accurate professional grant accounting and financial support including reports and records for the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) AMATS grant program (Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) state pass-thru grants. Assists in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Provides financial control through the coordination and processing of accounts payables/receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, journal entries, budget transfers, and other financial transactions for AMATS. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Prepares and/or assists with the preparation and review of contracts, contract amendments, RFP's (Request for Proposals), and other purchasing related documents. Develops and completes DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) forms for FHWA funding and serves as lead for compliance with all federal procurement requirements. Primary contact for internal/external grant audits. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences聽聽聽Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.聽ORA certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.聽ORAssociate鈥檚 degree in Accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. 聽ORHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.聽Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:聽Health / Medical Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/AudioLife InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts 鈥 Health and Dependent CareHealth Savings AccountsRetirement:聽State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits:聽Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan13 Paid Holidays

  • June 22, 2026

    Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/873839400In this position, you will serve as an Accountant in USACE Portland District鈥檚 Finance and Accounting Branch in the Resource Management Division. The F&A Branch provides professional financial and accounting services in support of full-spectrum operations of the District activities by delivering responsive, innovative, reliable information and advice to decision-makers.Responsibilities:Serves as a technical expert for specialized Civil Works programs, specifically focusing on the accounting and financial reporting of Hydropower Projects.Provides program and district managers with accurate, timely financial information and advice regarding hydropower assets, funding, and civil works activities.Analyzes and reviews accounting reports submitted to HQUSACE, the U.S. Treasury, the Army, GAO, and other district elements.Interprets and implements accounting regulations, providing financial advice and recommendations based on law, Federal accounting standards, and professional practices.Initiates and recommends procedures and internal control policies designed to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of resources.

  • June 22, 2026

    Job DescriptionDriven to be the Best聽聽People.聽Performance. Purpose.聽聽At Avis Budget Group,聽we鈥檙e聽driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity.聽We鈥檙e聽defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.聽聽Avis Budget Group is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join the Americas Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role will play a critical part in delivering financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and producing high-quality analysis and reporting for the company鈥檚 strategic business units.The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to leverage analytical tools and technology to produce data into clear, actionable insights to drive performance. This role will partner closely with FP&A and Operations to support a more data-driven approach to planning and performance management.聽Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and enhance forecasting and models specific to the company鈥檚 strategic business units, ensuring accuracy and valuable insights.Support financial planning processes, including monthly forecasts and annual operating plans.Perform variance analysis and ensure consistent financial reporting across business units.Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Produce executive-ready reporting and presentations focused on business unit performance, trends, and key drivers.Share actionable insights with the management team through both ad-hoc reporting and building dashboards using business intelligence tools聽QualificationsBachelor鈥檚 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.5.Ability to work in person 3 days a week in our World Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.聽Proven ability to create executive-level materials and communicate insights clearly.High attention to detail with strong ownership mindset.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Claude or similar).Basic knowledge of SQL, or other data querying tools.Data-driven problem solver with strong business judgment.Ability to shorten time spent on tasks with your technical background.聽The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 - $85,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.聽Who We Are?聽聽Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we鈥檙e moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.聽Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.聽We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.聽Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer 鈥 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.聽聽聽This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.聽聽

  • June 22, 2026

    聽About Us:BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.聽Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.聽Job Description:The Finance Operations Analyst will perform a variety of cost accounting and general accounting duties to prepare and monitor financial transactions required for internal control, profit planning and forecasting, auditing and analyzing a variety of financial records, reports, and procedures.聽聽Key Responsibilities/Complexities:Administer the order entry system and analyze jobs for complete and accurate information; investigate missing costs and variances.Responsible for maintaining and reconciling monthly inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).Analyze completed factory jobs to ensure all financial information is captured; check bill of material, sales order, part number and other pertinent information for costing.Maintain master parts file with cost information; investigate errors in cost as necessary.Prepare journal entry worksheets including analysis of closed jobs, labor and burden on work in process, and cost of sales analysis; make various journal entries related to costs.Prepare scrap, efficiency and other cost related reports.Prepare gross profit analysis on parts and new equipment orders.Responsible for all inventory transactions and labor distribution for fabricated products; monitor to ensure labor is recorded properly; prepare month end journal entry for fabricated products inventory transactions.Support close process by assisting in the preparation of monthly journal entries for the general ledger and coordinate the flow of input/output through the department to ensure usable data at the time of worksheet schedule preparation.Prepare sales tax returns and related schedules.聽聽Competencies:Knowledge of a wide variety financial administrative duties of preserve the integrity of the company鈥檚 financial accounting policies, fiscal records, and reports.Knowledge of cost accounting practices involving labor, material, direct costs and the application of miscellaneous costs to product manufacture; familiar with costing procedures and methods.Broad knowledge of accounting theory, practices and procedures that include cost accounting, preparation of financial reports and related budgetary control reporting.聽Proficiency with MS Office.Some knowledge of manufacturing methods, material application, and electrical/mechanical design.Proven written and oral communication skills; some positions may require a proficiency in one or more languages other than English.Must be capable of multi-tasking various duties throughout the day, have a positive attitude with an ability to be versatile and flexible.聽Required Education and Experience:Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.CPA designation preferred.1+ years鈥 experience in cost accounting or related field.聽聽聽Travel:聽No travel is expected for this position.聽The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000 - $70,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Our complete benefits package includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match. 聽聽#LI-EA1聽At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.聽 If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.聽 We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work鈥攖herefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.聽 Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. 鈥嬄犅燘arry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.聽Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.聽Company:Bw Papersystems

  • June 22, 2026

    True Manufacturing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst with an accounting background to join our finance team.聽 This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is eager to build a strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis, and business processes.聽The successful candidate will combine traditional accounting and analytical skills with a strong interest in technology, automation, and AI tools to help improve reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and support better business decisions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is pursuing their CPA certification and wants to grow in a dynamic, forward-thinking finance organization.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and management summaries.Support general ledger accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other routine accounting functions.Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.Help identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers through financial and operational data analysis.Work with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, reporting needs, and process improvements.Gain a deep understanding of the ERP system to enhance skillset for forecasting.Assist in the future implementation and ongoing enhancements of the company鈥檚 ERP system.Assist in the various accounting areas to develop an overall understanding of our Company鈥檚 operations.Assist with audit requests, documentation, internal controls, and compliance-related activities.Participate in the development and improvement of financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.Utilize technology, data tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, and reduce manual work.Contribute ideas for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement within accounting and finance processes.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller and Assistant Controller.The Financial Analyst is an office-based role. Regular, predictable on-site attendance is required. Eligibility for up to one (1) remote workday per week may be permitted, subject to business needs and departmental guidelines.Perform core job responsibilities through regular in-person collaboration, including participation in meetings, team discussions, and cross-functional coordination.Collaborate with fellow team members and leadership in a shared work environment to support innovation and timely decision-making, problem-solving, and operational effectiveness.Maintain a consistent on-site presence to support and respond to day-to-day business needs, including attendance of scheduled meetings and real-time collaboration as needed to ensure alignment on department and company priorities. 聽Meet regularly with manager in-person to align on workload, priorities, performance, and ongoing professional development.QualificationsBachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting required.Up to two years of experience preferred.Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve reporting and workflow efficiency.Explore and apply AI tools responsibly to assist with analysis, reporting, and process improvement.Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve consistency.Help the finance team adopt technologies that improve productivity and business insights.Validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company-paid background check, including credit check, required upon hire.

  • June 22, 2026

    Freelance Quantitative Finance AI EvaluatorUber AI Solutions is Uber鈥檚 marketplace connecting experienced independent contractors with Generative AI research and evaluation work. We鈥檙e inviting quantitative finance professionals to collaborate on a short-term freelance engagement focused on prompt creation and evaluation in finance-heavy use cases.聽What you鈥檒l work onApply your quantitative finance expertise to help create and evaluate complex AI prompts and responses.Conceptualize and draft long-form prompts, reviewing AI outputs for quality and accuracy.聽Identify gaps, ambiguities, and edge cases in model reasoning.聽Closely follow guidelines and quality check your own work for errors.聽Work closely with program managers to align on quality standards and desired data content.Help ensure outputs are logically sound, well-structured, and aligned with expert-level expectations.Engagement detailsLocation: Remote (United States-based)Engagement Type:聽 Freelance / Independent Contractor, through the Uber AI Solutions platform聽Engagement Duration:聽This program runs for one week, spanning 5 days at 7 hours per day.Participants are not required to attend every day 鈥 select-day participation is welcome. However, any day a participant chooses to join, they must be available for the full 7-hour block for that day.Start Date:聽As soon as possible.聽Who we鈥檙e looking for8+ years of experience in Financial Modelling with a strong background in Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Strategy, or Quantitative Analysis.聽Bachelor鈥檚, Master鈥檚, or PhD in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics (or a related subject).Deep understanding of Strategy Identification, Backtesting using Python, R, MATLAB, or C/C++.聽Familiar with risk-adjusted returns calculations, advanced mathematical logic and calculation logic.Comfortable working independently on detail-oriented tasksStrong analytical and written communication skillsPrior experience in prompt writing, evaluation, or research is a plusWhy this mattersYour expertise will help improve how AI systems handle complex quantitative finance topics, making outputs more accurate, reliable, and better aligned with real-world financial reasoning.聽

  • June 22, 2026

    Uber AI Solutions is Uber's marketplace connecting experienced independent contractors with Generative AI research and evaluation work. We're inviting operational finance and assurance professionals to collaborate on a short-term freelance engagement focused on prompt creation and evaluation in specialized finance use cases.What you'll work onApply your operational finance and assurance expertise to help create and evaluate complex AI prompts and responses.Conceptualize and draft long-form prompts, reviewing AI outputs for quality and accuracy.Identify gaps, ambiguities, and edge cases in model reasoning across financial close, reconciliation, controls, planning, and assurance scenarios.Closely follow guidelines and quality-check your own work for errors.Work closely with program managers to align on quality standards and desired data content.Ensure outputs are logically sound, well-structured, and aligned with expert-level expectations.Engagement detailsLocation: Remote (United States-based)Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor, through the Uber AI Solutions platformEngagement Duration: This program runs for one week, spanning 5 days at 7 hours per day. Participants are not required to attend every day 鈥 select-day participation is welcome. However, any day a participant chooses to join, they must be available for the full 7-hour block for that day.Start Date: As soon as possible.Who we're looking forBachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.5+ years of experience in operational finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), controllership, internal audit, or financial assurance (8+ years preferred).Knowledge of core finance operations (month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting/forecasting) and/or financial controls and assurance (e.g., SOX, internal audit, risk attestation).Comfortable working independently on detail-oriented tasks.Strong analytical and written communication skills.Prior experience in prompt writing, evaluation, or research is a plus.Why this mattersYour expertise will help improve how AI systems handle operational finance and assurance topics, making outputs more accurate, reliable, and better aligned with real-world financial reasoning.聽

  • June 22, 2026

    At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to聽experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with聽best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential 鈥 whether you are an industry veteran or you鈥檙e just getting started.聽Your new career is waiting. Start something special today.聽Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!聽Northmarq is seeking an experienced Escrow Specialist II to join its Bloomington, MN headquarters office. This position requires a deadline-driven, organized and detail-minded individual who will be responsible for monitoring and paying real estate taxes and filing UCC statements, ensuring minimized risk to all investor portfolios. 聽Focus will be on achieving a solid understanding of commercial real estate tax terminology, working independently, management of assigned portfolio, and consistent attention to detail and accuracy in all job responsibilities.聽 Additional responsibilities may be added to adapt to company growth.聽*This role supports a flexible schedule that prioritizes in鈥憃ffice teamwork, with flexibility for remote work when appropriate.Essential Accountabilities:Ensure all commercial loans have property taxes paid and escrows analyzed in conformity with investor and company regulations.聽 聽Ensure all commercial loans have valid UCC statements filed, continued and terminated in conformity with investor and company regulations.Review borrower requests/loan events to ensure continued tax and UCC compliance.Plan and schedule own workload to most efficiently meet benchmarks and manage assigned portfolio, prioritizing according to risk and urgency.Identify potential risk for the company and the investor and promptly notify the appropriate parties.Manage and escalate, as necessary, high-risk tax and UCC delinquencies, lapses or other issues promptly.聽 Work with leadership as necessary to research, communicate and resolve the issue with the appropriate parties.Reach prompt and satisfactory resolution of tax or UCC statement non-compliance, or other issues.Maintain a solid basis of commercial real estate tax and UCC statement expertise, quality and understanding of risk.Ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all customers, internally and externally.Conduct due diligence of loan documents to ensure proper loan setup and servicing of the loan.Provide recommendations for creating or updating company procedures/guidelines for job responsibilities.Assist with the training of other team members.Accurately maintain and update servicing system files.Monitor and update monthly loan reports utilized by investors and management to analyze potential risk.Work collaboratively with other Servicing and Production personnel on projects and to resolve issues.Perform other reasonable tasks/projects as assigned.What We're Looking For:Education:聽 Bachelor鈥檚 degree preferred; with preferred emphasis in Business Administration, Finance or Real Estate; or applicable business experience.Work Experience:聽 2-4 years of office experience, commercial real estate and/or tax experience preferred.Demonstrated Technical Competencies:Knowledge of real estate taxes and/or UCC statements terminologyStrong knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated Professional Competencies:Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervisionStrong customer relationship managementStrong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments and prioritize to meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to identify and analyze riskProblem-solving skills to reflect level of responsibilitiesHigh attention to detail and accuracy requiredAbility to maintain positive attitude in all situationsAbility to train othersUnderstanding of how team job functions relate to other areas of Servicing and ability to work collaboratively with other Servicing and Production personnelNorthmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate鈥檚 education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Escrow Specialist II position is $26.00 to $31.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate鈥檚 skills, qualifications, and experience.

  • June 22, 2026

    This is a Recent Graduate appointment in the Pathways Program. Selected individuals are placed in a dynamic one year development program in the excepted service designed to lead to a competitive civil service career in the Federal government. At the successful conclusion of this program, the agency may non-competitively convert individuals to a term (position lasting 1-4 years with an extension up to 120 days) or permanent position within the competitive service. Conversion to a Federal competitive service position will be at the discretion of the agency and is neither guaranteed nor implied.As a Management and Program Analyst you will serve as a key analyst and advisor responsible for assisting in directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing department-wide mission and administrative programs. This position starts at a salary of $57,736.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $91,815.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $133,142(GS-12 Step 10).GS Salary : Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table.Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:Providing administrative assistance for program management activities to help maintain daily operations of OT programs.Supporting project leaders and works with staff across the organization and with external partners to facilitate collaboration and program delivery.Applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess progress toward program goals and objectives.Analyzing data to identify trends, evaluate performance metrics, and forecast potential outcome.QualificationsExperience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:Assisting management or senior staff with coordinating program or administrative activities (such as monitoring workflow, tracking deadlines, and organizing documentation) in support of organizational policies or programs.Supporting program operations by reviewing incoming submissions (e.g., forms, reports, or requests) for completeness and compliance with established instructions and routing them through the appropriate approval process.Collecting, entering, and organizing quantitative and qualitative data in spreadsheets or databases, and producing basic reports, tables, or charts used by management to monitor progress toward program goals and identify trends.Using standard office and business intelligence tools (such as spreadsheets, databases, or dashboards) to maintain program information, monitor status indicators, and verify the accuracy of data before it is shared with management or stakeholders.Drafting or contributing to routine written products-such as status reports, summaries, briefing materials, or presentation slides-that clearly describe program activities, identify issues or trends, and communicate findings to supervisors, coworkers, or internal partners.Education Substitution: Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours.ORSuperior Academic Achievement (SAA): May also substitute for the experience required. It is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA 3.0 or higher of a possible 4.0, excluding pass/fail credits. Pass/fail credits cannot be more than 10% of total credits), or (3) honor society membership. Review Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) to see if you qualify under this provision. Please see http://www.opm.gov/ for additional information.Experience: You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:Assisting with coordination of mission or administrative programs (such as enforcement, compliance, or trade-related programs) by monitoring program processes, tracking milestones, and supporting the development or review of policy documents, procedures, or analysis reports.Applying basic qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., compiling data, performing trend or workload analysis, completing simple forecasts, or measuring performance against targets) to evaluate program operations and prepare written analytical summaries or recommendations for management.Collecting, validating, and maintaining program data in spreadsheets, databases, or dashboards; generating recurring or ad hoc reports (such as status updates, workload reports, or performance metrics) used by management to assess progress toward program goals.Reviewing submissions (e.g., internal requests, forms, reports, or other program documents) for completeness and compliance with established regulations, policies, or guidelines, and recommending or coordinating corrective actions to ensure conformance.Drafting or contributing to briefings, status reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, and participating in meetings or workgroups to explain findings, answer questions, and support collaboration across offices or with external partners.Education Substitution: Completed two or more years of full-time graduate education or a Master's (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university or an LL.B. or J.D that demonstrates the skills necessary to do the work. I understand that I am required to submit proof of my educational claim. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.Combining Experience and Education: When combining education with experience, first determine the total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then determine the experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 06/26/2026.聽*锔忊儯 Please review official job announcement to see full details of this opportunity.

  • June 19, 2026

    Overview:Conduct business level AICPA non-financial client audits to ensure compliance with the governing standard. 聽Areas of practice will be limited to System Organizational Control (SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC for Cybersecurity) engagements.聽Duties:It is the responsibility of the Security Auditor to interact directly with the client point of contact during any engagement or assessment.聽 The Security Auditor must be able to successfully perform all functions of the audit lifecycle up to and including project management, reporting and engagement closing.Responsibility:The Security Auditor is responsible for the following aspects of the audit lifecycle:Engagement Inception:聽 Kick off the engagement with all relevant parties on client side.聽 Set timelines and expectations for major audit milestones.Planning and Scoping:聽 Determine the audit scope and risk identification.Evidence analysis:聽 Ensure the integrity of the evidence or population sample and determine applicability to the corresponding test procedure(s).Walkthrough Procedures: must be able to communicate effectively with client subject matter experts at a high level to ensure interviews and systems reviewed are appropriate.Reporting: Author the report and ensure it is in a 鈥淨A鈥 ready state.Close out:聽 Participate in any edit requests of client draft report for final delivery.Authority:The Security Auditor will report directly to the Partner.聽Minimum Qualifications:Level of education must be a minimum of Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a recognized four year educational institution (practical experience may be substituted).聽 The following disciplines are preferred:MIS (Management Information Systems)FinanceCIS (Computer Information Systems)AccountingIn lieu of formal education, candidate should have a minimum of two years鈥 field audit experience to qualify.Demeanor:Candidate must be:聽professional,聽dependable,聽success / career minded, and,able to work remotely during core business hours.聽

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Ryan Adickes

"My education through the CBSM Accounting Program did a thorough job of preparing me for employment and the particular nuances of public accounting in Alaska. In addition, the coursework has proven very beneficial to me in taking the licensing exams required to earn a CPA license."

RYAN ADICKES
BBA ACCOUNTING 2018