Accounting Technician Juneau; PCN

Overview

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

Location: Juneau, Alaska

Eligibility: This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

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

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

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

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

The incumbent has extensive ongoing contact with department and interdepartmental staff and is an essential member of a devoted team that funds programs Alaskans rely on. This position offers opportunities to learn and grow professionally and perform meaningful work.

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

Offices are located in downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, trails, and the waterfront. The team seeks a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts to change.

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

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

• Accounting Operations:
  Knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursement accountability.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic approach to address problems or opportunities using knowledge and resources.
• Attention to Detail:
  Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Communicates information effectively to audiences, with clear and convincing oral and written presentations.
• Self-Management:
  Sets goals, demonstrates initiative, and works with minimal supervision.

Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least one year at full proficiency. Substitutions:

• Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college substitutes for one year at the non-full-proficiency level.
• Postsecondary education substituting for up to one year (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes accounting courses as specified.
• An associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for the required two years if it includes accounting coursework as specified.

At the time of interview, provide the following: copies of academic transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Please note:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase. The recruitment may be used for more than one vacancy and for up to 90 days after closing for future vacancies.

Education and foreign education:
You must document education used to meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts may be unofficial but must show institution name. Foreign education may be evaluated for equivalence as applicable.

Legal employment:
You must certify legal right to work in the United States. The State of Alaska does not sponsor work visas or offer visa sponsorship.

Residency:
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents Only. Check residency definitions as needed.

Questions about the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at  or . For email correspondence, ensure your email address is correct on your application. For password assistance, visit the government jobs password reset page.

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations under the ADA, contact the numbers above.

Maria Cunningham, Talent Acquisitions Specialist —  — maria.cunningham