Accounting Technician 3 Juneau (PCN 060221)

This position is open to Alaska residents only.

About the role

This full-time Accounting Technician 3 position in Juneau, Alaska provides financial support to the Department of Family and Community Services by researching, reviewing, and processing Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable financial documents. You will provide technical support to the Division by processing encumbrance requests, department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries. As the main contact for RSA, you will perform tasks independently and prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Research, review, and process Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) and accounts payable financial documents.
• Process encumbrance requests, department cash receipts deposits, and journal entries.
• Serve as the main contact for RSA.
• Prioritize and manage work assignments independently.

Mission and Values

Join a team focused on bringing about major changes in financial operations at the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS). Our goals include promoting and protecting the health and well-being of vulnerable Alaskans through improving departmental processes, training, mentoring staff, and creating a vibrant workplace.

Work Environment

Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. The team seeks a highly motivated individual interested in working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances.

Requirements

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

Skills

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 effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; 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.

Additional Information

• At the time of interview, provide a copy of academic transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications and/or competencies desired for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL.
• Complete the “References” section in the application, providing contact details for a minimum of three individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, with at least one being a current or former direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Generous medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Personal leave.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Great retirement benefits.