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State of Alaska

Accounting Technician 1/2/3

State of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712


Salary:

$23.45 - $30.62 Hourly

Location :

Fairbanks, AK

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

48368

Department:

Transportation and Public Facilities

Division:

NRD-Project Control

Opening Date:

11/29/2024

Closing Date:

12/9/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Division:

NRD-Project Control (25Z239)

Position Open To:

Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit:

General Government

Range:

12 / 14 / 16

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

T

he Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Construction & CIP Support is looking for an Accounting Technician 1 / 2 / 3 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

BASE SALARY INFORMATION

Accounting Technician 1: $ 23.45 / hourly

Accounting Technician 2: $ 26.66 / hourly

Accounting Technician 3: $ 30.62 / hourly

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will be responsible for programming capital projects in support of the Northern Region's Capital Improvement Program, including federal highway, aviation, and third-party projects. Responsibilities include processing project funding documents, reviewing and reconciling project expenditures upon project completion, inputting project structures and financial transactions into the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS), and generating financial reports from the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting System (ALDER). You will collaborate with regional management, engineering teams, and federal agencies to ensure proper budgeting and compliance with guidelines. Additional duties involve analyzing funding requests, establishing project structures, supporting emergency disaster response efforts, reconciling project expenditures, assisting in project closeouts, and preparing financial reports. You'll also support project managers with troubleshooting financial issues and maintain budgets for the Preventative Maintenance Program.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Building teams that are results-driven, collaborative, and resourceful-both within our department and through partnerships with the community and private sector-enhances our ability to fulfill our mission and serve Alaskans effectively.

The Northern Region Project Control Team is made up of motivated and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional service and support to carry out the Department's mission, all while fostering a healthy work-life balance and a positive work environment. In this role, you will apply your accounting expertise to assist Project Managers and administrative staff, contributing to the success of our projects and the department's overall goals.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is centrally located in Fairbanks at the DOT&PF complex (2301 Peger Road) which houses all of Northern Region's design, construction, maintenance and support staff between multiple buildings within walking distance along Peger Road. The DOT&PF Northern Region team is made up of multi-disciplinary professionals who work closely together to accomplish the goal of completing transportation projects important to the State of Alaska. The work environment is highly collaborative where staff are encouraged to learn from others and share their knowledge within and across various project delivery disciplines. The office location provides a team-oriented atmosphere, abundant parking, and coffee shop conveniently located within walking distance, across the street.

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 offer's accountability.

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.

Principles of Accounting:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting) including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals. 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

Accounting Technician 1 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).

Accounting Technician 2 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.

Accounting Technician 3 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

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our to determine if you qualify.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Accounting Technician 1, 2 or 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

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 can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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.

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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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. Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name:

Shelley Dykema, Project Control Chief

Phone:

(907) 451-5336

Email:

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

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

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year