Accounting Technician 2 ( - Child Care Benefits)

Health; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking an entry-level accounting support professional to provide essential financial management for the Child Care Program Office in Alaska. Responsibilities include certifying transactions, researching accounts, and preparing timely reports.

You will ensure compliance with state statutes, manuals, and department policies while contributing to program integrity and high-quality child care services across Alaska.

Qualifications

• One year of entry-level technical accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Certification as an Accounting Technician may substitute for the required experience.
• Post-secondary education with at least 6 sem/8 quarter hours in Accounting may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Certify accounting transactions.
• Review and research accounts.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and agency policies for Child Care programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Principles of Accounting

Education

Accounting Technician certification

Accounting coursework (college-level)

Job description

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.

Location

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Eligibility Information

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Multiple Locations

This position is currently located in Anchorage.