What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician 1 position at State of Alaska?
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting support to Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) and Central Regions. The incumbent will be responsible for the following functional areas: 1) Approving Officer, 2) Travel Authorizations, 3) One Card Reconciliation, 4) Adjusting Journal Entries, 5) Encumbrance Transactions, and 6) Other duties as assigned.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of joining our team:
The Commercial Fisheries Anchorage Accounting Team is a group who is committed to providing mentorship, professional growth prospects, and a healthy work environment for all employees. As a part of this team, you will serve a vital role as an Approving Officer for the region and a technical resource for reconciling accounts, processing payments, and processing travel. The selected candidate will help support a professional team dedicated to protecting and maintaining the State of Alaska's commercial fishery resources for the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) and Central Regions.
The working conditions you can expect:
This position is located at the Anchorage Fish and Game Regional office. The selected candidate will work in a collaborative work environment providing adminstrative support to a wide variety of individuals. This position is located in a spacious building with an individual cubical space with larger cubical walls. The core hours are from 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Friday. At the discretion of management and depending on the applicant, telework opportunities are possible after successful completion of training, onboarding, and at least 2 months of employment. This position is being recruited for Anchorage only, and the selected applicant must be located in Anchorage/Eagle River/Wasilla/Palmer. Employees on approved telework agreements will be expected to report to the office, when necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working knowledge of automated accounting system(s).
Documented experience in monitoring large numbers of programs with multiple funding sources.
Skills in identifying discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and making corrections.
Skills in collecting and organizing accounting data, interpreting its significance, and preparing accurate reports.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.
To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 1 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
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).
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Copies of last two (2) performance evaluations if available.
Three (3) professional references, one (1) of which should be your current or most recent supervisors, including name, job title, employer, and current daytime phone number(s).
Transcripts if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
EDUCATION
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.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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.
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
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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.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Barbara Dodson
Accounting Technician 2
Barbara.dodson@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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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