Accounting Technician 3

Natural Resources; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid telework options

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Natural Resources in Anchorage, AK seeks an Accounting Technician 3 to lead a small accounting team. You will certify IRIS transactions and supervise three technicians, ensuring accuracy and adherence to state procedures in payables and travel processing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and independent, collaborative work style within a hybrid work environment in downtown Anchorage.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least one year at full-proficiency.
• Substitutions: Accounting Technician certification may substitute for one year at non-full-proficiency level.
• Post-secondary education can substitute for up to two years of experience if accounting coursework is shown.
• An associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration can substitute for two years of experience with accounting coursework.

Responsibilities

• Certifies IRIS financial transactions (TAPOs, CH8s, OTPAYs, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, PRCs) per state and DNR procedures.
• Provide lead oversight for 3 Accounting Technicians and guidance on complex financial transactions.
• Monitor team workload for efficiency and oversee staff development and training.
• Investigate and resolve errors on financial documents; correct as needed.
• Process adjusting journal entries and support continuous improvement in processes.
• Support accurate financial integrity and collaborate with the team to ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting Technician certificate

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

IRIS financial system

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources Support Services Division is recruiting an Accounting Technician 3 in Anchorage.

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 3!

Under the guidance of the Accountant 3 travel/expense and accounts payable supervisor, this position provides lead-level oversight of accounting technicians processing payables and travel transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

Certifies IRIS financial transactions (TAPOs, CH8s, OTPAYs, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, PRCs) in accordance with State of Alaska and DNR's standardized operating procedures and agrees not to deviate from procedures.

As the lead overseeing 3 Accounting Technicians, provides technical guidance on complex financial transactions, assists in correcting document errors, and helps to solve problems.

Monitors the team's workload for optimal efficiency.

Oversees and trains Accounting Technician positions.

Investigates and resolves financial documents appearing on error reports.

Processes adjusting journal entries

Provides quality assurance and continuous improvement

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 resource, 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:

Located on the 14th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage, our office offers spectacular views, ample parking, and easy access to dining and shopping. Anchorage boasts a vibrant, enjoyable community atmosphere with parks, museums, excellent schools, great restaurants, and theaters.

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level.

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.