Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 10-0227)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Support Services Division in Juneau is seeking an Accounting Technician 2 to join our team. The role focuses on processing payments, accounts payable, journal entries, grant payments, and IRIS security/workflow requests.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of entry-level accounting or bookkeeping experience, Excel proficiency, and a detail-oriented, independent worker who collaborates with the team. Alaska residency is required.

Qualifications

• One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Accounting Technician certification may substitute for the required experience.
• Accounting coursework may substitute if it includes at least 6 semester hours in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments for SEF billings.
• Accounts payable processing.
• Adjusting journal entries.
• Issuing grant payments.
• IRIS security and workflow requests.
• Resolving vendor payment issues and responding to general inquiries.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Accounting Technician certification substitute for experience

Post-secondary accounting coursework substitute for experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 2 in Juneau.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join our team at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Support Services Division (SSD) as an Accounting Technician 2!

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payments for SEF billings


• Accounts payable processing


• Adjusting journal entries


• Issuing grant payments


• IRIS security and workflow requests


• Resolving vendor payment issues and responding to general inquiries

If you have strong attention to detail, solid Microsoft Excel skills, are a self-starter who works well independently AND enjoys team collaboration, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the financial integrity of the DNR!

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Support Services Division is a unified organization dedicated to delivering client-focused financial, budget, procurement, human resources, and information technology services to support all DNR staff and public-facing service programs. Providing superior customer service is at the core of everything we do!

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

At SSD, we take great pride in our positive work culture! We maintain a supportive and collaborative team environment that fosters professional development, accountability, and service excellence. Staff eagerly share knowledge and resources, look for ways to assist one another, and are celebrated for suggesting ways to increase efficiency in our daily work. Our team enjoys flexible schedules, hybrid telework options, and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Our Juneau office is on the 5th floor of the Willoughby building in downtown Juneau, just across from the State Office B uilding. Our office offers spectacular channel and mountain views, ample parking, and easy access to dining and shopping. Juneau boasts a vibrant, enjoyable community atmosphere with parks, museums, excellent schools, great restaurants, and local theater.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position‑specific competencies:

• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.


• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.


• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

• 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.

** Please read the information below carefully. **

If invited to interview,

Please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• Three most recent evaluations or letters of recommendation.


• List of three professional references with current contact information.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should 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.

For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Heather Kestel

Accountant 4

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]