Travel & Payroll Accounting Technician I

State of Alaska; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

12 Holidays/Year

Job summary

State of Alaska in Wasilla seeks an Accounting Technician 1 to support travel and accounting functions within the division. The role includes auditing, reconciling, and maintaining detailed records for invoices and payroll, and coordinating divisional travel for staff and clients.

The position requires accuracy, initiative, and adherence to state procedures, with a strong focus on internal controls. Benefits include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clerical work experience maintaining records using computer systems.
• Substitutions: vocational education in accounting/bookkeeping can substitute for experience.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours = 1 month).

Responsibilities

• Support travel and/or accounting section duties in the division.
• Audit, reconcile, and maintain detailed records for invoices and payments.
• Coordinate travel bookings and audit travel-related expenditures.
• Participate in continuous improvement of travel and accounts payable processes.

Skills

Auditing

Record keeping

Detail orientation

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

State of Alaska in Wasilla seeks an Accounting Technician 1 to support travel and accounting functions within the division. The role includes auditing, reconciling, and maintaining detailed records for invoices and payroll, and coordinating divisional travel for staff and clients.

The position requires accuracy, initiative, and adherence to state procedures, with a strong focus on internal controls. Benefits include insurance, retirement, paid leave, and twelve holidays per year.