Accounting Technicians 2 (021072

Alaska Residents Only

This position is open to Alaska residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Administer the Department of Administration's One Card (PCard) program by managing cardholder accounts, providing training, and helping ensure compliance with state policies.

Review and certify financial and procurement transactions to support accurate accounting and responsible stewardship of public funds.

Process departmental deposits and maintain accurate financial records.

Assist with travel, payroll, reimbursable services agreements (RSAs), and a variety of other fiscal activities that keep the department running smoothly.

Provide exceptional customer service and fiscal guidance to staff on purchasing card, accounting, and financial processes.

The Department of Administration provides essential support services that help State government operate effectively and efficiently. The Division of Administrative Services is committed to collaboration, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement while supporting divisions across the department.

Join a collaborative fiscal team that plays a critical role in supporting the Department of Administration's statewide operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals looking to launch a career in governmental accounting and become familiar with the State of Alaska's accounting systems, financial processes, and statewide fiscal policies. You'll have the opportunity to build a strong foundation while working with a wide variety of programs and divisions.

We value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development, and offer flexible work schedules with telework opportunities consistent with department policy after completion of the probationary period. Your work directly supports the responsible stewardship of public funds and helps ensure the efficient delivery of services to Alaskans.

You will work in a professional office setting on the 10th floor of the State Office Building in Juneau, with great views of the Gastineau Channel and a quiet, team-oriented workspace that supports focused financial and administrative duties. The daily environment involves consistent computer-based work, regular communication with staff across the department, and no travel requirements.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Oral and Written Communication:
  Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• 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.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide:

• List of 3 references, (1 professional) including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• A copy of your last two (2) performance evaluations. You may substitute letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.

EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in…