Accounting Technician 1

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

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 located in Palmer, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the areas of accounting, travel, procurement, and payroll as well as providing general administrative support to the region. Region IV has four (4) area offices located in Palmer, Glennallen, King Salmon, and Dillingham which this position supports.

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 well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position works directly with a dynamic and highly educated group of professionals that are extremely passionate and dedicated to the well-being of the wildlife of the state. The individual who is selected will witness how decisions are made about wildlife management, the scientists and biologists working in research as well as the managing biologists responding to local wildlife issues.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is in Palmer. Daily work involves one card reconciliations, invoice processing, personnel/hiring paperwork, assisting division employees with purchasing and travel questions, and completing procurement documents. This position is Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM in an office setting. This position may require 1-2 travel trips per year for training or staff workshops, typically in Anchorage

Who we are looking for:

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

Experience working with MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and Adobe

Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload and meet routine deadlines

Past work experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic, including personal accountability, punctuality, reliability, and ability to work as a team as well as independently.

Knowledge of administrative processes necessary to support the operations of a business, such as interpreting, executing, and relaying complex written rules, regulations, and procedures.

Experience working with systems used by the State of Alaska or similar systems. These include the following Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) Financial and Human Resource Management (HRM) and Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER).

To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 1 please go to the

following link:

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

Special Note:

Valid driver's license is preferred but not required.