Accounting Technician Juneau; PCN

Accounting Technician 1

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting an Accounting Technician 1 in Juneau! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Department of Family and Community Services is hiring for an Accounting Technician 1 in our Juneau Office! In this role, you will be responsible for completing a range of accounting support duties including processing accounts payable and travel documentation. Under the direction of the Accounting Technician 2, you will reconcile OTPAYS, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, and PRCs; booking travel for staff, creating and reconciling TAPOs and ensuring all final trip receipts are accurately recorded.

Mission and Values/Culture:
The Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. You will play a vital role in the workflow of our office by providing exceptional service and support to our customers, which, greatly contributes to the continued success of our division and department. Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We cultivate a culture that values lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion, while maintaining high productivity. Our team takes pride in our work and the relationships we build. We provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact on communities throughout Alaska.

This position offers the following:

• 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.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances. Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accounting:
  Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Professionalism:
  Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace;
  
  working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Self-Management:
  Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!