Accounting Technician 1/2

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1/2 located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

This position is part of the Statewide Programs (SWP) administrative team and supports programs such as Hunter Education, Shooting Ranges, Lands & Refuges, Access and Defense, Waterfowl, Threatened, Endangered and Diversity Program (TED), Small Game, and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement and Spatial Analysis Program (WHESAP) which consists of about 60+ staff. The position is a flex Accounting Tech 1/2 position and serves as the travel coordinator which consists of booking and finalizing travel for employees and volunteers as well as processing accounts payable. As an Accounting Tech 2 there will be an increase in responsibilites to include managing general accounting encumbrances (GAEs), processing adjusting journal entries (CH8s), and lead supervision.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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 respectfully.

The Statewide Programs administrative team provides financial and administrative support to seven programs within the Division of Wildlife Conservation. We strive to deliver efficient, accurate, and responsive services while fostering collaboration, maintaining consistent processes, and providing exceptional customer support that helps enable the programs we serve achieve their goals.

The benefits of joining our team:

Benefits of joining the Statewide Program team include the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of dedicted professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect, and supporting each other. Team members play an important role in providing financial and administrative support to the Statewide Programs, with opportunities to volunteer in the field and gain hands-on experience supporting program activities. This position also offers a flexible work schedule. Please note that telework is not available for this position.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in the Anchorage Fish and Game office close to Dimond Mall, easy access to eating establishments, and walking/running paths. Daily work will be conducted in a standard office setting. There is regular use of a computer while interacting in person, over the phone, via email and Microsoft TEAMS. Travel may be required to attend training.

Who we are looking for:

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

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, we are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to interpret, apply and effectively communicate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations both verbally and in writing.

Experience using the State of Alaska financial and administrative systems or similar systems such as Integrated Resource Information Systems (IRIS), E-Travel, and Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER).

Experience arranging in-state and out-of-state travel, including airfare, charter flights, lodging, and rental vehicles as well as reviewing and reconciling final travel documentation.

Knowledge of and experience with accounts payable processing and reconciliation of credit card transactions and receipts, and applicable accounting principles, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, provide training and guidance to staff, and take on leadership responsibilities as needed.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 1/2 please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Accounting Technician 1:

One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Substitutions:

Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the required experience.

Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

Accounting Technician 2:

One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.

Substitutions:

Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience.

Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Transcripts, if used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).

Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations.

Three (3) professional references with current daytime contact information, at least one (1) being a former or current supervisor.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

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 conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for