Accounting Technician 3 Juneau

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Family and Community Services, Division of Department Support Services is recruiting for a full-time Accounting Technician 3 in Juneau, Alaska.

The position provides financial support to the department by researching, reviewing and processing Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable documents, and by processing encumbrance requests, department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, including at least one year at the full-proficiency level.
• Substitutions: tech education or certifications can meet the experience requirements.
• Experience with general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, encumbrances, and journal entries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, review and process Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable documents.
• Process encumbrance requests, department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries.
• Provide technical support to the Division by handling RSA matters and related financial duties.
• Perform tasks independently, prioritize work, and serve as the main RSA contact.

Skills

Accounting operations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Self-management

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Accounting Technician certification

Job description

Come join the State of Alaska!

The Department of Family and Community Services,
Division of Department Support Services is
recruiting for full-time Accounting Technician 3

in Juneau, Alaska

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

What You Will Be Doing

This position is in Juneau, Alaska and provides financial support to the department such as researching, reviewing and processing Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable financial documents. You will provide technical support to our Division by processing encumbrance requests, Department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries.

You will perform tasks independently, prioritize work assignments, and will be the main contact for RSA.

Mission and Values/Culture

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to the team focused on bringing about major changes in financial operations at the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS).

Our goals: To promote and protect the health and well-being of vulnerable Alaskans through improving departmental processes, training, mentoring staff and creating a vibrant workplace.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The incumbent has extensive ongoing contact and interaction with department and interdepartmental staff and is an essential member of a devoted team that provides the services needed to fund countless programs that Alaskans rely on every day. This position provides opportunities to learn and grow professionally as well as perform meaningful work that benefits the people of Alaska.

As a State of Alaska employer, we offer competitive wages, generous medical, vision, and dental benefits, personal leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and great retirement benefits.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances.

For information on the Juneau community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review Alaska Community Profiles.

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, account 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 cue, 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.

Accounting Technician 3

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.

NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

At the time of interview, please provide the following:

• Copy of academic transcripts with your application if you will be using education to meet the minimum qualifications and/or competencies desired for the position. (Unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on the transcripts). Please provide a copy of academic transcripts at the time of the interview if they are not included in your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

You must also complete the “References” section in the application. In the reference section please provide contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor.

Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor.

NOTE:

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

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 accommodation, auxiliary aides 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.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Katie Kahlenbeck / Talent Acquisitions Specialist

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