Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 10-0225)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources Support Services Division in Anchorage seeks an Accounting Technician 3 to join our team. This role provides lead-level oversight of technicians processing payables and travel transactions under supervision.

Two years of technical accounting experience are required, with substitutions available for relevant certifications or coursework. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with flexible schedules and hybrid telework options.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• At least one year at the full-proficiency level.
• Substitutions: Accounting Technician certification can substitute for one year.
• Post-secondary accounting coursework can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Certifies IRIS financial transactions in accordance with procedures.
• Leads and guides three Accounting Technicians and provides technical guidance.
• Monitors workload for optimal efficiency.
• Oversees and trains Accounting Technician positions.
• Investigates and resolves financial documents on error reports.
• Processes adjusting journal entries.
• Provides quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounting

Oral and Written Communication

Customer Service

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Accounting Technician Certification

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

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.

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.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should 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.

Contact

For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Amber Marshall

Accountant 5

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]