Accounting Technician

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 2 in Anchorage. This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

• Analyze lease, permit, easement, and land sales/payoff accounts for accuracy and process adjustments as needed.
• Review agreement postings and verify that payments are correctly applied to interest, principal, and late fees.
• Calculate and process journal entries for identified discrepancies and assist with reviewing accounts prior to bi‑weekly billing.
• Receipt incoming checks and credit card payments, determine the appropriate receipting screen, and enter the payment in R&B.
• Serve as backup during absences by answering phone calls to take payments and address questions while providing exceptional customer service.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages all state‑owned land, water, and natural resources, except fish and wildlife, on behalf of the people of Alaska. The Anchorage fiscal office is a small team that provides revenue and billing support across the department. We work in a fast‑paced environment to serve a wide range of customers and are committed to making a direct positive impact on the lives of Alaskans while maintaining work‑life balance.

• Continued professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on time served.

As an on‑site position, you will work in our finance office located on the 14th floor of the Robert

B. Atwood Building with views of downtown Anchorage. The office is within walking distance of free covered parking, has easy access to public transportation, shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants. We value independent thinking, help each other, and maintain a professional, fun environment.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning: Performs computations correctly and chooses appropriate mathematical techniques for practical problems.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern to others; develops and maintains effective relationships; can handle difficult or distressed individuals and is sensitive to cultural and individual differences.

One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience. Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience. Post‑secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.

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 or  in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.