Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 05-7007)

Juneau, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for an
Accounting Technician 1!
No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 12.

This position is located in Juneau. However this position may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.

What You Will Be Doing:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our team in supporting the Divisions financial operations. The Accounting Technician 1 processes a high volume of payments to vendors and program participants. This position is responsible to researching transactions in the Divisions case management system as well as the State accounting system and provides guidance to field staff regarding fiscal policies and practices.

Our Mission Values and Culture:
Our mission is to support Alaskans with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. We believe employment is a powerful empowering force in an individuals life. Guided by this belief we honor and respect each persons unique strengths skills choices abilities and cultural identity.

As a key member of the Fiscal Team the Accounting Technician 1 plays an important role in advancing this mission contributing directly to the operational success and financial integrity of the Division.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This role offers a rewarding and dynamic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment. It requires a high level of skill accuracy and confidence and offers a strong sense of accomplishment upon successful completion of training. The work is both challenging and engaging and it supports self-motivation and continued professional growth for those eager to advance in their careers.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Located in downtown Juneau our office sits at the base of the Juneau-Douglas Bridge offering convenient access plenty of parking and proximity to Overstreet Park and the scenic Whale Walk. Your spacious workstation is equipped with dual monitors and an ergonomic setup supporting both comfort and productivity. This position also offers the potential for a hybrid telework schedule following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

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 officers accountability.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
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.
Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Organizational Awareness: Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
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

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meetAlaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional references one of which should be your most recent supervisor including name job title employer and current phone number(s).
A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If youre experiencing problems attaching to your application or if you simply had forgotten you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

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 must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If youre unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

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 when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment 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 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.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee you must mark that it does not apply to you.

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.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:

For applicant password assistance please visit: Information

Mallory Ramsdell
Accountant 3
Phone:

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionThis recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for anAccounting Technician 1! No Cover Letter Required!This position is in the...