Accounting Technician 3

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska seeks an Accounting Technician 3 in Juneau to support travel-related transactions, policies, and procedures. You will audit, certify, and monitor travel, PCard, and reimbursements, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

The role includes coaching staff, resolving discrepancies, and providing backup for payables. Hybrid telework is available after probation, with sound fiscal practices and collaboration across the Fiscal Team.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• One year at full-proficiency level preferred.
• Substitutions available for education or certification as described.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, certify, and monitor travel, PCard, and reimbursement transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Guide staff and Travel Planners; provide training and backstop payables functions when needed.
• Identify discrepancies, monitor outstanding items, and coordinate annual travel reporting.

Skills

Accounting Operations

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Self-Management

Education

Post secondary education in Accounting

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Accounting Technician certification substitute

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting for an
Accounting Technician 3 located in Juneau!
No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 16.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join our Fiscal Team as an Accounting Technician 3 and play an important role in supporting critical financial operations across the Department. In this role, the Accounting Technician 3 will serve as the Department’s primary point of contact for travel-related transactions, policies, and procedures. The position will provide guidance and training to staff and Travel Planners while independently reviewing, auditing, certifying, and monitoring travel, PCard, and reimbursement transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with applicable requirements. Responsibilities include identifying and resolving discrepancies, monitoring outstanding transactions and fiscal year-end travel activity, and coordinating the Department’s annual Executive Travel Report. The position will also manage the Department’s One Card program and support the Fiscal Unit by providing backup coverage for payables functions as needed. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sound fiscal practices, provide valuable support to staff across the Department.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a dynamic department serving Alaskans looking for employment, returning to work, or receiving training necessary to improve their skillsets. Our mission is to provide safe and legal working conditions, ensure worker protection, and advance employment opportunities.

The culture is one of dedication, quality work, and a true enjoyment of the workplace and those we work with; we are dedicated to developing our staff and seeing them succeed and promote a collegial workplace.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Our team is comprised of highly motivated, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals who strive to provide excellent financial, analytical, and support services as part of a cohesive, productive, and positive group of professionals. We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer a hybrid telework environment after successful completion of the probationary period, along with flexible scheduling and fun team events that promote a collegial and supportive workplace.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position is located in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development building at 1111 W. 8th Street, Suite 308, Juneau, AK 99801. The building sits along the Gastineau Channel next to the Sea Walk and Whale Sculpture, with beautiful views of Mt. Juneau, downtown Juneau, and ample parking provided.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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

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.

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

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.

Shiela Daguimol
Accountant 4
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