Accounting Technician (Legislature)
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Description
TheLegislative Affairs Agency is recruiting for an Accounting Technician to join our team!
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.The Position Summary
The Accounting Technician supports the Legislative Affairs Agencys Accounting Office with daily operations reconciliations and reporting. This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking to begin or grow a career in public sector accounting. The ideal candidate is eager to learn adaptable in a fast-paced environment detail-oriented and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Processing & Compliance
- Assist with processing invoices reimbursements and travel claims accurately and promptly.
- Review documentation for compliance with agency policies procedures and IRS/state regulations.
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Maintain and reconcile accounting records ledgers and accounts.
- Support preparation of financial reports schedules and year-end documentation.
- Assist with reconciliations audits and special projects as assigned.
Customer Service & Support
- Help track budgets expenditures and allowance accounts for legislators and committees.
- Perform data entry into the state accounting system (IRIS) and other financial platforms.
- Provide responsive professional service to legislators staff and vendors.
Desired Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for learning accounting and financial operations.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook (basic to intermediate level preferred); willingness to learn new systems.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team setting.
- High degree of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.
Why Work for the Legislative Affairs Agency
Working at LAA is a chance to be part of Alaskas history. Our employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. This position offers the opportunity to develop hands-on accounting skills gain valuable experience in public sector finance and contribute directly to the operations of the Alaska State Legislature.
LAA also supports professional development including a limited tuition reimbursement policy for approved coursework.
Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical dental and vision; a health flexible spending account; as well as other health services such as Teladoc Hinge Health and Surgery addition there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance additional accidental death and dismemberment critical illness and both short- and long-term disability.Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills two ellipticals one recumbent bike strength training equipment free weights two showers one steam room lockers and towel service.For mental health wellness the State of Alaska offers free confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial Well-Being
The State offers savings and investment plans paid leave insurance options and more to help employees meet their financial goals.This includes:
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) with either a Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution based on original State of Alaska hire date.
- Deferred Compensation plan with options for before or after payroll taxes.
- Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS) in lieu of Social Security.
- Workers Compensation Insurance.
- Voluntary Savings Plan (Defined Benefit participants only)
Work/life balance is supported through:- The potential for flexible work schedules during interim when the legislature is not in session.
- Agency staff may accrue as compensatory time up to 150 hours of hours worked over the standard work week. There is no cash value to compensatory time.
- The State offers paid leave starting at 6:04 (h:mm) a pay period or 21 days a year. If you have previous time working for the State of Alaska in a leave eligible position the time will be calculated into your accrual rate.
- 12 paid State holidays each year
- The Legislative Affairs Agency is a family-friendly employer.
- The Alaska State Legislature has an onsite daycare with priority given to legislative employees children.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in accounting finance or business is a plus but not required.
- Prior bookkeeping accounting or administrative support experience is helpful but not necessarycomprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Additional Required Information
To apply you can either apply through Workplace Alaska OR submit a Resume to the Personnel Section at: Contact Information
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Clerical Experience
- GAAP
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Peoplesoft
- Filing
- Payroll
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
