Accounting Technician 2 PCN 20-7102
Accounting Technician 2 PCN 20-7102
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Job Description
The Department of Corrections Division of Administration & Support is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 2 position located in Juneau Alaska.Watch Alaska DOCs video here:What You Will Be Doing:
This position provides financial management support to the Accounts Payables Section of the department. You will:
- Be responsible for processing multiple financial transactions in the state accounting system.
- Reconcile outstanding card transactions review and approve tickets for submission at Shared Services of Alaska (SSOA) Portal.
- Process mileage cash advances and travel reimbursements.
- Certify a variety of financial transactions research and review accounts and ledgers and ensure compliance with the Alaska statutes Alaska Administrative Code Alaska Administrative Manual the Accounting Procedures Manual department policies and procedures and union bargaining unit agreements applicable to specific financial transactions or series of transactions.
Our Mission Values and Culture:
The Division of Administrative Services provides essential administrative support to the operations of the Department in support of its mission to provide secure confinement reformative programs and a process of supervised community integration to enhance the safety of our communities.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
By joining the Accounting/Finance Team you will be an integral member of the Division of Administrative Services. We embrace the values of integrity accountability and continuous improvement and take pride in doing our part to support the Departments mission.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our office is located in the Douglas Island Building with ample parking and short walk to Savikko Park Sandy Beach and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail. The work environment is collaborative and customer service oriented with our Accounting/Finance Team working as a tightknit group that values each others contributions.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- 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.
- Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning: Performs computations such as addition subtraction multiplication and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications such as State of Alaska IRIS Advance Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of entry technical level accounting or 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
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected for an interview the applicant must provide the following:
- Educational transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications
- Last three performance evaluations (a letter of reference from a professional reference may substitute for an evaluation)
EDUCATION
If postsecondary 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 at the discretion of the hiring manager.
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. postsecondary 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 postsecondary 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 employers name job title employment dates and whether full or parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS
Please be aware this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
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 equalopportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(tollfree) or 907if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
