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 in Juneau, Alaska.

This position is open to Alaska Residents Only.

This position is in Juneau, Alaska and provides financial support to the department such as researching, reviewing and processing Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable financial documents. You will provide technical support to our Division by processing encumbrance requests, Department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries. You will perform tasks independently, prioritize work assignments, and will be the main contact for RSA.

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to the team focused on bringing about major changes in financial operations at the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS). Our goals: 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 and interaction with department and interdepartmental staff and is an essential member of a devoted team that provides the services needed to fund programs that Alaskans rely on every day. This position provides opportunities to learn and grow professionally as well as perform meaningful work that benefits the people of Alaska. As a State of Alaska employer, we offer competitive wages, medical, vision, and dental benefits, personal leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and retirement benefits.

OffICES are located in downtown Juneau, close to amenities. The team seeks a motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.

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, including technical or sensitive material; provides clear presentations; listens and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management:
  Sets realistic goals; works with minimal supervision; demonstrates initiative and reliability.

Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level.

Substitutions:

• Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college may substitute for one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level.
• Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for up to one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level if it includes accounting coursework (see details in original posting).
• An associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for the required two years of experience if it includes applicable accounting coursework.

At the time of interview, provide copies of academic transcripts if education is being used to meet minimum qualifications. A note: unofficial transcripts are acceptable but must include institution name/URL. All required sections in the application must be completed. A resume is not a substitute for completing the application.

• Note:
  
  A cover letter is not required for this position.
• Notes about education verification, foreign credential evaluation, and work experience documentation are described in the original posting.
• The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. The State complies with ADA requirements and provides accommodations as needed.
• Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline or recruitment services via email.

Maria Cunningham, Talent Acquisitions Specialist

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