Overview

Accounting Technician 2 Jobs in Anchorage at State of Alaska

The Department of Natural Resources, Support Services Division, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 2 in Anchorage.

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

What You Will Be Doing:
Under the guidance of Accounting Technician 3, the Accounting Technician 2 is part of the Accounts Maintenance Unit (AMU), which will utilize the Revenue and Billing System (R&B). Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Analyze lease/permit/easement/land sales/payoff accounts for accuracy and process adjustments as needed.
  • Review the agreement postings and verify that payments are correctly applied to interest, principal, and late fees, if applicable.
  • Calculate and process journal entries for identified discrepancies and assist with reviewing accounts prior to bi-weekly billing.
  • Receipt incoming checks and credit card payments, determine the appropriate receipting screen, and enter the payment in R&B.
  • Serve as backup during absences by answering phone calls to take payments and/or address questions while providing exceptional customer service

Mission and Values/Culture:
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages all state-owned land, water, and natural resources, except for fish and wildlife, on behalf of the people of Alaska. The Anchorage fiscal office is a small team of hardworking individuals who provide revenue and billing support across the entire department. We work in a fast-paced environment to serve a wide range of customers and are committed to making a direct positive impact on the lives of the Alaskans while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We warmly invite you to embark on a dynamic role where your contributions will play a crucial part in enhancing our Division’s success. You will work alongside driven and passionate individuals who are eager to exchange their knowledge and who take pride in the relationships they build. By joining our team, you will become a part of a close-knit group that values lifelong learning, camaraderie, transparent communication, and community. This position offers:
  • 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:
As this is an on-site position, you will be working in our finance office located on the 14th floor of the Robert B. Atwood Building with beautiful views of downtown Anchorage. You will be within walking distance of free covered parking, with easy access to public transportation, shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants. We are looking to add a team member who enjoys learning and staying engaged, and who can be part of a professional, fun environment where independent thinking and helping others are highly valued.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

  • Accountability:     Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

  • Accounting:     Knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.

  • 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.

  • Interpersonal Skills:     Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical 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

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:
  • Copy of transcripts, if used to meet the position’s minimum qualifications.
  • List of 3 references, (1 professional)
  • Last two Performance Evaluations (Letters of Recommendations can be utilized to substitute the Performance Evaluations "ONLY IF" you have one or no performance evaluations from places of employment).

Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution’s transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution’s curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. 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 a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

Contact Information

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Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [email protected].
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Marty Stokes

Accountant 4

Phone: 907-269-8680

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

  • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
    • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
      • AVTEC
      • Confidential
      • Correctional Officers
      • Marine Engineers
      • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
      • Supervisory
      • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman’s Union
      • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
    • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
      • General Government
      • Labor, Trades and Crafts
      • Public Safety Employees Association
      • Masters, Mates & Pilots
  • Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
  • Group-based insurance premiums for
    • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
    • Long-term and short-term disability
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
    • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
    • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
  • Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
  • Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
  • Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
  • Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
  • Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

  • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Title: Accounting Technician 2

Company: State of Alaska

Location: Anchorage

 

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