Accounting Technician 3

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting for an

Accounting Technician 3 located in Juneau!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 16.

What You Will Be Doing:

Join our Fiscal Team as an Accounting Technician 3 and play an important role in supporting critical financial operations across the Department. In this role, the Accounting Technician 3 will serve as the Department’s primary point of contact for travel-related transactions, policies, and procedures. The position will provide guidance and training to staff and Travel Planners while independently reviewing, auditing, certifying, and monitoring travel, PCard, and reimbursement transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with applicable requirements. Responsibilities include identifying and resolving discrepancies, monitoring outstanding transactions and fiscal year-end travel activity, and coordinating the Department’s annual Executive Travel Report. The position will also manage the Department’s One Card program and support the Fiscal Unit by providing backup coverage for payables functions as needed. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sound fiscal practices, provide valuable support to staff across the Department.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a dynamic department serving Alaskans looking for employment, returning to work, or receiving training necessary to improve their skillsets. Our mission is to provide safe and legal working conditions, ensure worker protection, and advance employment opportunities.

The culture is one of dedication, quality work, and a true enjoyment of the workplace and those we work with; we are dedicated to developing our staff and seeing them succeed and promote a collegial workplace.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Our team is comprised of highly motivated, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals who strive to provide excellent financial, analytical, and support services as part of a cohesive, productive, and positive group of professionals. We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer a hybrid telework environment after successful completion of the probationary period, along with flexible scheduling and fun team events that promote a collegial and supportive workplace.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position is located in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development building at 1111 W. 8th Street, Suite 308, Juneau, AK 99801. The building sits along the Gastineau Channel next to the Sea Walk and Whale Sculpture, with beautiful views of Mt. Juneau, downtown Juneau, and ample parking provided.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

Accounting Operations

: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.

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.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level.

Substitutions:

Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level.

Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for up to one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.

Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 9 semester/12 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.

An associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.

Additional Required Information

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet

Alaska Residency Requirements

in order to be considered for employment at this time.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).

A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

Post-Secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “

How to Apply

” page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

If you’re experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

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 must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment.

If you’re unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

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