Accounting Technician 1/2/3

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybride; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12 paid holidays

Personal leave grows with service

Hybrid telework options

Flexible scheduling

Excellent insurance coverage

Résumé du poste

State of Alaska – Department of Health is seeking an Accounting Technician at levels 1/2/3 to support the Public Health Laboratory's budgeting and accounting activities. You will review documents, analyze grant expenditures, and help maintain efficient financial operations in a mission-driven public health setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with administrative and program staff to support budgeting and spending projections, with emphasis on detail, accountability, and integrity in

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will possess attention to detail and self-management.
• Knowledge of traditional accounting practices is a plus.
• Comfort with computers, databases, and automated systems.

Responsabilités

• Review documents, analyze federal grant expenditures, and ensure efficient operations.
• Support quarterly statistics, monthly reports, and maintain accurate accounting structures.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to budget planning and spending projections.

Connaissances

Attention to Detail

Self-Management

Accounting

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Description du poste

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We're delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position will be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join our fun and mission-driven team in the Public Health Laboratory as an Accounting Technician 1/2/3, where your accounting expertise supports vital programs that protect and improve community health.

• Use your financial expertise to review documents, analyze federal grant expenditures, and ensure efficient operations.
• Partner with the Administrative Officer and lead Accountant to support quarterly statistics, monthly reports, and maintain accurate accounting structures.
• Collaborate with administrative and program staff to contribute to budget planning and spending projections.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and excited to make an impact in public health finance, we'd love to have you on our team!

Mission and Values/Culture:

The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Alaskans.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Accountability – We use human, financial, and environmental resources responsibly.
• Respect – We provide services to all Alaskans without discrimination or judgment.
• Potential – We believe in helping every Alaskan reach their full potential for health and in building strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity – We act with honesty and ethics in all that we do.
• Scientific Excellence – We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and using the best available data to inform public health policy.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We're proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes

• 12 paid holidays each year
• personal leave that grows with your service
• hybrid telework options
• flexible scheduling
• excellent insurance coverage

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory is surrounded by six beautiful mountain ranges and is near the city's trail system for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Options for dining out for lunch are plentiful and diverse in Alaska's largest city.

The position is part of a collaborative work group of professional staff collectively working towards goals to protect and improve the health and well-being of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health includes an extensive and broad range of experienced, dedicated, and supportive staff. We enjoy tackling the challenges of our tasks and value each employee's contributions. We view public health as a critical piece of homeland security, and we remain committed to collaborating with internal and external partners across Alaska and the United States to protect the overall health of our population.

Who We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Accounting:Knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Computer Skills:Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Customer Service:Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivery of high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

1. Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
2. Current performance evaluation, if available.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Marielle Powers / Administrative Officer 2

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]