Accounting Technician ; PCN

Overview

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 12.

This position is located in Juneau. However, this position may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to support the Division’s financial operations. The Accounting Technician 1 processes a high volume of payments to vendors and program participants. This role involves researching transactions in the Division’s case management system and the State accounting system, and providing guidance to field staff regarding fiscal policies and practices.

Our mission is to support Alaskans with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. We believe employment is a powerful, empowering force in an individual’s life. We honor and respect each person’s strengths, skills, choices, abilities, and cultural identity.

As a key member of the Fiscal Team, the Accounting Technician 1 plays an important role in advancing this mission, contributing directly to the Division’s operational success and financial integrity.

This role offers a rewarding and dynamic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. It requires a high level of skill, accuracy, and confidence, and offers a strong sense of accomplishment upon successful completion of training. The work is challenging and engaging and supports self-motivation and continued professional growth for those eager to advance in their careers.

Located in downtown Juneau, our office sits at the base of the Juneau-Douglas Bridge, offering convenient access, ample parking, and proximity to Overstreet Park and the Whale Walk. This position offers the potential for a hybrid telework schedule following a successful 6-month probationary period.

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

• Accounting Operations
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  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
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  Uses a logical, systematic approach to address problems or opportunities, drawing on knowledge and resources as necessary.
• Oral and Written Communication
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  Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork
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  Encourages cooperation, trust, and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Organizational Awareness
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  Understands the organization’s mission and functions and how its processes and regulations operate within it.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: government jobs page

One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Substitutions: Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the required experience. Postsecondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

• A list of three professional references (one should be your most recent supervisor)…