Accounting Technician 3

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Telework options

Job summary

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking an Accounting Technician 3 to support capital project accounting and funding activities in Anchorage or Juneau. The role involves maintaining project structures, ensuring funding alignment, and providing financial information to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of GAAP, strong accounting skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, double-entry, accrual accounting and full accounting cycle.
• Ability to prepare worksheets, financial statements, ledgers and journals.
• Proficient in using databases and automated systems for accounting tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, amended, and closing capital project authorizations in IRIS.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify funding shortages and justify requests for funds.
• Receive and respond to reporting requests from FHWA, FAA, HQ Fiscal–Administrative Services, and others.

Skills

Principles of Accounting

Computer Skills

Analytical Thinking

Self-Management

Oral Written Communication

Education

Accounting Technician Certification

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Postsecondary Accounting Courses

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is looking for an Accounting Technician 3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Anchorage: $31.54 / hourly (OT Eligible) Juneau: $33.12 / hourly (OT Eligible)

Key Responsibilities

• Process initial, amended, and closing capital project development authorizations by establishing project structures and coding in IRIS, ensuring alignment between project funding sources and State Legislative Authority.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify funding shortages and available resources, prepare supporting documentation, and calculate and justify requests for additional funding.
• Receive, complete, and respond to reporting requests from FHWA, FAA, HQ Fiscal–Administrative Services, and other internal and external stakeholders requiring project or financial information.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The working environment you can expect:

This position may be filled in Anchorage or Juneau. In-state telework options may be permitted if approved by the supervisor.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Substitutions:

• Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level.
• Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for up to one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.
• Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 9 semester/12 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.
• An associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.

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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.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Tiara Ward, Accountant 5

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]