Accounting Technician

Messiah College; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the public sector is seeking a dedicated Accounting Technician to join their team. This role focuses on essential accounting functions and compliance within the Aviation Section, ensuring that all financial operations align with state regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting skills, excellent communication abilities, and familiarity with relevant financial systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital operations while adhering to Alaska residency requirements. If you're passionate about accounting and committed to public service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of entry-level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience required.
• Certification or post-secondary education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting functions essential to the Aviation Section.
• Ensure compliance with state administrative and financial requirements.

Skills

Accounting functions

Financial monitoring

Accounts payable/receivable

Purchasing and inventory

Travel policies and procedures

Personnel and payroll

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Certification as an Accounting Technician

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Tools

Integrated Resource Information System Financial (IRIS-FIN)

Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER)

Human Resources Management (IRIS-HRM)

Job description

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What You Will Be Doing
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is hiring a Long Term, Non-Permanent Accounting Technician 2. This journey-level position is responsible for the accounting functions essential to the operation of the Aviation Section, ensuring office compliance with various state administrative and financial requirements of DOA Finance, DOA Personnel, DOA General Services, and DNR Finance. The position is responsible for technical accounting duties, including but not limited to financial monitoring, office travel, office supplies, services procurement, personnel and payroll verification documentation, and other administrative support functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Considerable experience and knowledge of accounting functions, including:
  • financial monitoring
  • accounts payable/receivable
  • purchasing and inventory
  • travel policies and procedures
  • personnel and payroll
• Researching and applying statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing documents such as manuals or handbooks, reviewing documents and agreements for content and style, preparing and presenting information to various size groups during training and meetings, and interpreting and explaining policy.
• Information system experience such as: state accounting - Integrated Resource Information System Financial (IRIS-FIN); financial - Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER); payroll - Human Resources Management (IRIS-HRM), or similar systems elsewhere.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.

Substitutions:
Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience.

Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• A list of two professional references with current contact information, with at least one being a current or former supervisor.
• A copy of any forestry and/or fire-related training certificates.
• A copy of your two most recent performance evaluations or a letter of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This position may travel within Alaska during the fire season (April 1 - August 31 or later) for up to 14-21 days at a time to assist area offices with fire and attend meetings or training.
• May work towards qualification for other positions utilized in the Incident Command System.
• You may work or need to be available during evenings and/or weekends, depending on the need during the fire season.

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application entirely. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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 [phone] (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or [phone] if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [e-mail].