Accounting Technician 1 ACPE PCN 05-0503
Accounting Technician 1 ACPE PCN 05-0503
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Do you enjoy preparing entering and reporting financial data
Does the opportunity to work in a focused and busy work environment excite you
If you answered yes to these questions we welcome you to apply for our Accounting Technician 1 position!
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is seeking a qualified individual to fill an Accounting Technician 1 position to process daily loan payments reconcile payment receipts import and prepare reports and statements and ensure desk procedures are maintained. The successful applicant will work within our Loan Payment team and directly with our Accounting Technician 3 to ensure accuracy timeliness and effectiveness of tasks and communications.
ACPE is the States higher education agency providing education and career funding solutions.This position is in our Juneau office which isconveniently located in the Vintage Business Park area of Mendenhall Valley close to the bus line with plenty of available parking. Positions with ACPE are exempt but eligible for all State of Alaska health care leave and retirement benefits.
For more information about ACPE our mission and our services visit our website at:
Duties include but are not limited to:- Monitor and track all loan payment activities that occur in multiple bank accounts.
- Scan checks prepare payment transfer files initiate ACHs and ensure entries are made timely in the State of Alaskas financial/procurement system (IRIS).
- Ensure monthly reports and statements are imported/downloaded timely and accurately.
- Perform payment activity and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Maintain desk procedures.
- Support and communicate with Finance and agency staff.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Knowledge of:- Bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures methods and terminology.
- Techniques and methods used in reconciliation of accounts.
- Automated accounting systems.
Skill in:
- Performing calculations involving fractions decimals and percentagesstructures.
- Organizing and evaluating data.
- Operating office machines including 10key adding machine and a computer.
- Using spreadsheets and accounting programs.
Ability to:
- Collect assemble organize and evaluate accounting data.
- Identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and determine how to make corrections.
- Interpret the significance of accounting data and prepare accurate reports.
- Operate standard office equipment such as personal computers copy machines and calculators.
- Verbally communicate effectively with others.
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.
Or
Postsecondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience 3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Other Information
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.11011.Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A COVER LETTER ISNOTREQUIRED.INTERVIEW
Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at time of interview:- List of three 3 professional (a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance) references including current daytime phone numbers.
- If required to meet minimum qualifications a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on documents provided).
EDUCATION
If postsecondary education is being used to meet minimum qualifications you must complete the Education and Training section of the application and attach your transcripts or diploma (whichever is necessary to verify eligibility) to your application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. If postsecondary education is being used to meet minimum qualifications and you do not attach transcripts or a diploma your application will be considered incomplete and it will not advance to the next phase of the recruitment and selection process.
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.Itisyourresponsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. ApplicantsmustmeetAlaska Residency Requirementsto be considered for employment at this time.
SPECIAL NOTICE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
An applicants response to the minimum qualification question must be supported by the job application.
This position is in the exempt service; therefore it is not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. As a result ACPE may choose to fill this position as soon as a qualified applicant is identified. While ACPE is in the Department of Education and Early Development for administrative support services only the Commission and its staff are not subject to the direction of the Commissioner of Education and Early Development nor the State Board of Education.
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.
Applicants who have any type of educational loan with the Commission must be current in payments to be considered for employment. A routine background check will be conducted on those applicants interviewed and under serious consideration for the position.
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 callorin Juneau or(TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) or 907if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
For applicant password assistance please visit: specific information in reference to the position please contact:
Grace Newman
Administrative Assistant
Email:
Phone:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
