Accounting Technician ; PCN Anchorage International Airport

What you will be doing:

In the Accounts Receivables role, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of billing and invoicing, expertly crafting and sending invoices based on CAR data and contractual terms. You will ensure accurate adjustments for penalties and late fees, master the reconciliation of receipts, and maintain meticulous records. Managing customer accounts, handling inquiries with finesse, and generating bills for various airport services will be key parts of your job.

In Accounts Payable, you will oversee vendor payments with precision, manage utility payments, navigate complex contract amendments, and address duplicate payment reports. Your role will involve resolving issues, maintaining vendor relationships, and providing essential administrative support. Overall, you will be the financial linchpin, driving efficiency and accuracy across receivables and payables and keeping everything running seamlessly.

Our division’s mission is to "Keep Alaska Flying and Thriving." Because of limited road access, Alaskans and Alaska's economy depend on aviation to move people and goods. The AIAS, comprising Ted Stevens Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports, provides the primary transportation corridors for intra‑ and out‑of‑state travelers and freight. The economic benefits contributed to the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities by the AIAS are approximately $2 billion combined.

This position is critical to account properly, accurately, and timely for the millions of dollars of AIAS revenue. In this role, you are essentially the "first responder" who identifies then notifies others of data inconsistencies or noncompliance with contract, state, and federal requirements and works with others to resolve.

The Fiscal team is committed to providing exceptional customer service and embraces the department’s mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure." Your position is highly valued to accurately and efficiently perform your duties and also to timely notify customers and/or internal personnel of data inconsistencies or other financial issues relative to A/P and A/R.

Our office is located at 5000 W. International Airport Road in Anchorage. The selected candidate will work with a collaborative team that is comprised of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support and respect the individual. We promote a healthy life and work balance and enjoy a positive work environment.

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Accounting
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  Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Accountability
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  Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, delegates work, accepts responsibility, and complies with established control systems and rules.
• Customer Service
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  Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations; knows about available products and services and is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include dealing effectively with difficult, hostile, or distressed individuals; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.