Accounting Clerk

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify

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The Department of Family and Community Services,

Office of Children's Services (OCS)

is recruiting for full-time

Accounting Clerk

located in Juneau, Alaska.

What you will be doing

The Provider Payments Unit is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support timely and accurate payments for foster care, adoption and guardianship providers while also assisting with Vendor Payments Unit operations. This position helps establish and maintain provider and vendor records, including direct deposit information, assists with weekly payment certification activities, and responds to payment-related inquiries through a shared phone line and email inbox.

The successful candidate will enjoy helping others, be comfortable working with details and data, and be able to balance a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Basic experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook and Excel, along with strong customer service and communication skills, will help applicants succeed in this role. Transferable experience may include customer service, cashiering, reception, administrative support, data entry, recordkeeping, scheduling, handling confidential information, processing transactions, or working with the public by phone, email, or in person.

Our

organization, mission and culture

The

Office of Children's Services

strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The Mission of the Office of Children's Services is:
Ensuring the safety, permanency and well‑being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Core Values

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Benefits of joining our team

This Accounting Clerk is a valued position with the Office of Children’s Services that provides technical assistance to a team of accountants and financial managers. This position provides important financial services that support field workers and childcare providers. This is an entry level position with a 6‑month probationary period.

Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to:
Insurance Benefits;
Retirement Benefits;
Paid Leave; and twelve paid holidays per year. Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information.

Working environment you can expect

This position is located in the Goldstein Building right in the heart of downtown Juneau. Our office has a positive atmosphere and is conveniently located near many restaurants and stores for easy access to lunch and shopping options. We are also located near the Downtown Transit Center, if taking the bus is your preferred method of travel.

For information on the Juneau community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the

Alaska Community Profiles

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We are seeking a candidate with the following competencies:

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.

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use…