State of Alaska
State of Alaska is hiring: Accounting Technician 2 (12-2033) in Juneau
State of Alaska, Juneau, AK, United States
Salary: $26.12 - $27.43 Hourly
Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 48170
Department: Public Safety
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Division of Administrative Service
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 14
Job Description
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGAs 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 the main point of contact for all Reimbursable Service Agreements (RSAs) and processing associated transactions, monthly State Equipment Fleet (SEF) billings, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and processing of adjusting journal entries, processing deposits for the Juneau Finance office and clearing receipts in IRIS, as well as assisting with processing and certifying accounts payable transactions, and serving as back-up to the Accounting Technician II in the Anchorage Finance office
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 assisting with the centralized management of the department's grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: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 assisting with the centralized management of the department's grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
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 to telework.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
•Working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting best practices in order to provide accurate, timely and efficient financial data to all end-users;
•Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with complex accounting and reporting systems such as IRIS and ALDER or similar programs in the private sector;
•Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite such as Excel, Word, and Outlook;
•Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain laws, rules and regulations to personnel with little to no accounting experience;
•Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
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 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
COVER LETTER
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.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:At time of interview applicants must provide:
BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
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 EDUCATIONEducation 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.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLYThis recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
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 'govermentjobs.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 & ASSISTANCEQuestions 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.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Craig Douglas
Finance Officer
907-269-5691
craig.douglas@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Location : Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 48170
Department: Public Safety
Division: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Division of Administrative Service
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 14
Job Description
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGAs 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 the main point of contact for all Reimbursable Service Agreements (RSAs) and processing associated transactions, monthly State Equipment Fleet (SEF) billings, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and processing of adjusting journal entries, processing deposits for the Juneau Finance office and clearing receipts in IRIS, as well as assisting with processing and certifying accounts payable transactions, and serving as back-up to the Accounting Technician II in the Anchorage Finance office
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 assisting with the centralized management of the department's grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM: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 assisting with the centralized management of the department's grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
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 to telework.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
•Working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting best practices in order to provide accurate, timely and efficient financial data to all end-users;
•Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with complex accounting and reporting systems such as IRIS and ALDER or similar programs in the private sector;
•Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite such as Excel, Word, and Outlook;
•Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain laws, rules and regulations to personnel with little to no accounting experience;
•Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
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 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
COVER LETTER
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.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:At time of interview applicants must provide:
- 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; and
- 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. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
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 EDUCATIONEducation 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.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLYThis recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
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 'govermentjobs.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 & ASSISTANCEQuestions 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.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Craig Douglas
Finance Officer
907-269-5691
craig.douglas@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year