Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 212031 - Child Care Benefits)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks a qualified individual to provide essential financial management support to the Child Care Program Office across Alaska. You will certify accounting transactions, review accounts, and prepare timely financial reports that uphold statutory requirements and department policies.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Alaska Administrative Manual and program-specific guidelines for Child Care Assistance and Alaska IN!.

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 in accounting may 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.
• Three professional references, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor, are required.

Responsibilities

• Certify accounting transactions and ensure accuracy.
• Review and research accounts for proper reconciliation.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in compliance with statutes and department policies.
• Support program policies and governance for Child Care Assistance and Alaska IN! programs.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Principles of Accounting

Education

Accounting Technician Certification

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Job description

Welcome to the Department of Health.

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.

This position may be in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate.

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 opportunities 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

• 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.

Additional Required Information

• 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.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• 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.

Education

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it 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 the 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. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

Work Experience

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for. If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. 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 indicate 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, or 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.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Careers With The State Of Alaska Offer MANY Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
  • • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
  • • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

• Anchorage ($27.46/Hourly)
• Fairbanks ($28.28/Hourly)
• Juneau ($28.83/Hourly)
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