Accounting Technician 1 Juneau (PCN 060098)

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to

The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting an Accounting Technician 1 in Juneau!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

The Department of Family and Community Services is hiring for an Accounting Technician 1 in our Juneau Office! In this role, you will be responsible for completing a range of accounting support duties including processing accounts payable and travel documentation. Under the direction of the Accounting Technician 2, you will reconcile OTPAYS, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, and PRCs; booking travel for staff, creating and reconciling TAPOs and ensuring all final trip receipts are accurately recorded.

Mission and Values/Culture

The Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. You will play a vital role in the workflow of our office by providing exceptional service and support to our customers, which, greatly contributes to the continued success of our division and department.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• We cultivate a culture that values lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion, while maintaining high productivity.
• Our team takes pride in our work and the relationships we build.
• We provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact on communities throughout Alaska.

This position offers the following

• Continued professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.
• 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on time served.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

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).

At the time of the interview, please provide the following

• Copy of academic transcripts with your application if you will be using education to meet the minimum qualifications and/or competencies desired for the position. (Unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on the transcripts). Please provide them at the time of the interview if they are not included in your application.
• A list of three (3) professional* references including daytime telephone numbers and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor.

*Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

You must also complete the “References” section in the application. In the reference section please provide contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.:

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.

Education

• To verify education being used to meet the required 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

Work Experience

When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.

If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.

If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

Legal Employment

• The State’s 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.

NOTE: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Recruitment Scope

This position is open to Alaska Residents. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy 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.

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 'govermentjobs.com' domains.