Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 07-5622)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska is seeking an Accounting Technician 2 in Juneau to support the UI Tax unit with wage reports and contribution processing. The role focuses on accuracy, customer service, and collaboration with Field Auditors to resolve complex tax issues.

The position requires understanding of accounting principles and preparation of work papers, with opportunities for professional growth within the general government sector in Juneau.

Qualifications

• One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Certification as an Accounting Technician may substitute for required experience.
• Post secondary education may substitute for experience if it includes accounting coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax payer education and assistance to employers in UI tax reporting.
• Support Field Auditors with advanced level tasks and analysis of tax accounts.
• Process monetary redetermination wage requests for UI claimants.
• Process transfer requests for liquor licenses or tax clearances on employer businesses.
• Assist in verifying business status and outstanding tax liabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Reasoning

Customer Service

Adaptability

Principles of Accounting

Education

Accounting/Bookkeeping education or certification

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 2 located in Juneau! No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 14.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Accounting Technician 2 position represents the UI Field Tax section in Juneau providing excellent customer service, including tax payer education and assistance to employers such as the preparation of contribution reports and wage schedules. Additionally, this position provides advanced level support to Field Auditors, analyzes tax accounts and initiates collection actions after consultation with a Field Auditor. This position receives and processes monetary redetermination wage requests for UI claimants and processes requests for transfer of liquor licenses or tax clearances on employer owned businesses, which includes verifying the status of the business and if there are any pending tax liabilities.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The UI Tax unit fosters and promotes the welfare of wage earners by continuously educating employers to report and pay contributions correctly. The successful candidate will join an audit team to support Field Auditors in the Anchorage, Kenai, Mat-Su, Juneau, and Fairbanks field offices and will develop a clear knowledge of the Alaska UI Tax program and will have the ability to work as an independently functioning team member.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We value dedication to learning, communication skills, and team spirit. We encourage contributions of ideas toward improvements in our operations, and promotional opportunities within the department.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located at 1111 W 8th St Room 203, with plenty of parking, near beautiful downtown Juneau with easy break-time access to the Juneau Seawalk. The Juneau Tax team is a small office with many long term employees who work independently and as a team educating employers and third parties from many different parts of the state and country on reporting wages and paying UI taxes.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• 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 the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

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

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.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) professional references one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
• Copies of transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable with the name of the accrediting institution clearly visible).

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you’re unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

BARGAINING UNIT

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.

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 accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] 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.

Kiera Messing
Supervisor UI Tax
Phone: [phone]
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