State of Alaska
Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 121636)
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As part of the Finance Section within the Division of Administrative Services for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), this position performs many specialized accounting functions such as serving as one of the points of contact for payables related items, including travel, payment, coding, and P-Card inquiries.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:The Division of Administrative Services provides management assistance to the commissioner and administrative support to all divisions. Centralized administrative support includes: operating/capital budgeting, financial management, procurement, property control, leasing, grants and contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, interagency agreements, budget coordination, and warehouse operation. The incumbent will assist with the accounts payable portion of this centralized administrative structure.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:Joining a team of professionals that work efficiently and effectively together and are happy to support one another in completing the Division and Department goals. As part of the team, you will be included in handling a full range of payables-related issues with ample opportunity to hone your skills and build your knowledge and competencies in new areas. This position offers a rewarding job that plays an important role in ensuring the division can accomplish its mission while offering the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:This position is being recruited for in Anchorage and Juneau. The Juneau office features a top floor beautiful view of downtown Juneau and across the channel to Douglas (150 3rd Street). The Anchorage office features a large campus close to the UMED area (5700 East Tudor). The environment is supportive, professional, and friendly. This position would be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule once training is complete. This position works closely with another Accounting Technician I and the Payables Supervisor.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Problem solving skills with keen attention to detail and ability to apply sound judgment;Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite such as Excel, Word, and Outlook;Effective verbal and written communication skills;Outstanding interpersonal and customer-service oriented skills;Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;Willingness and flexibility to approach and develop new knowledge and skills including the ability to adapt to and manage change.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications: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).
COVER LETTERA 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.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor. This can be a list of contact information or a combination of recommendation letters and contact information.Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations.Copies of college transcripts, if using education to qualify.
BACKGROUND CHECK:This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
EDUCATION:To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
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 when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE:Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
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 all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT:The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE:If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE:Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Erin Rabon EthridgeAccountant 4(907) 269-5545erin.rabon-ethridge@alaska.gov
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Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As part of the Finance Section within the Division of Administrative Services for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), this position performs many specialized accounting functions such as serving as one of the points of contact for payables related items, including travel, payment, coding, and P-Card inquiries.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:The Division of Administrative Services provides management assistance to the commissioner and administrative support to all divisions. Centralized administrative support includes: operating/capital budgeting, financial management, procurement, property control, leasing, grants and contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, interagency agreements, budget coordination, and warehouse operation. The incumbent will assist with the accounts payable portion of this centralized administrative structure.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:Joining a team of professionals that work efficiently and effectively together and are happy to support one another in completing the Division and Department goals. As part of the team, you will be included in handling a full range of payables-related issues with ample opportunity to hone your skills and build your knowledge and competencies in new areas. This position offers a rewarding job that plays an important role in ensuring the division can accomplish its mission while offering the full benefit package provided by the State of Alaska.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:This position is being recruited for in Anchorage and Juneau. The Juneau office features a top floor beautiful view of downtown Juneau and across the channel to Douglas (150 3rd Street). The Anchorage office features a large campus close to the UMED area (5700 East Tudor). The environment is supportive, professional, and friendly. This position would be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule once training is complete. This position works closely with another Accounting Technician I and the Payables Supervisor.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Problem solving skills with keen attention to detail and ability to apply sound judgment;Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite such as Excel, Word, and Outlook;Effective verbal and written communication skills;Outstanding interpersonal and customer-service oriented skills;Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;Willingness and flexibility to approach and develop new knowledge and skills including the ability to adapt to and manage change.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications: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).
COVER LETTERA 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.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor. This can be a list of contact information or a combination of recommendation letters and contact information.Copies of your last two (2) performance evaluations.Copies of college transcripts, if using education to qualify.
BACKGROUND CHECK:This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
EDUCATION:To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
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 when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE:Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
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 all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT:The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE:If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE:Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Erin Rabon EthridgeAccountant 4(907) 269-5545erin.rabon-ethridge@alaska.gov
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