Accounting Technician 2

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska is seeking an Accounting Technician 2 to provide essential financial management support for the Child Care Program Office. You will certify transactions, review accounts, and prepare timely financial reports.

You will ensure compliance with Alaska statutes and regulations, engage with CCPO policies, and support program integrity across Alaska’s Child Care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge including double-entry and accrual accounting.
• Substitution rules include accounting certification or college coursework as replacements for experience.
• One year of entry-level technical accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Certify accounting transactions and research accounts.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Alaska statutes, Manual, policies, and grant programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Principles of Accounting

Education

Accounting Certification Subst.

Post-secondary Accounting Education

Job description

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be 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 is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate.

What you will be doing:

You will provide essential financial management support to the Child Care Program Office. In this role, you will certify accounting transactions, review and research accounts, and prepare accurate and timely financial reports.

You will ensure all work complies with Alaska statutes and regulations, the Alaska Administrative Manual, Department policies and procedures, and the policies governing Child Care Assistance, Alaska Inclusive Child Care (Alaska IN!), and the Child Care Grant program. Your work will help maintain accountability, strengthen program integrity, and support high-quality child care services across Alaska.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance, we work for the common good of, and earn the respect of, the clients, families, and communities we serve.

We honor cultural, geographic and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by providing staff training and encouraging career advancement within the agency. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and build knowledge and competencies to assist you in your future career goals. We believe in your career growth and advancement opportunites within our division.

We provide a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and job stability.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is part of a statewide team within the Child Care Unit, located in Public Assistance offices across Alaska. The work location will be determined based on the location of the most qualified candidate(s). You will work with experienced staff who support CCPO’s mission in an environment of mutual respect and trust, where staff are encouraged to participate in decisions affecting their work.

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:

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Accounting Technician 2: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

One year of entry-level technical 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.

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 support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies. If not already provided in the application.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:

This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. Please select the location(s) you are willing to be considered for. There is 1 position to be filled.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

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

Matthew Cabrigas, Administrative Officer 2

Email: [e-mail]