Accounting Technician 1/2 Flex (PCN 07-5832)
State of Alaska
Posted: February 4, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Alaska
Family & Community Services
Location
Wasilla, Alaska, 99811
Salary
From $23.45
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves handling day-to-day financial tasks like processing payments, managing travel arrangements, and keeping accurate records for a state agency that supports children and families.
You'll work in an office in Wasilla, Alaska, helping with things like payroll, invoices, and supplies while being part of a team focused on safety and community well-being.
It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys organized administrative work and is committed to public service in a supportive, inclusive environment.
The Department of Family and Community Services,
As an Accounting Technician 1, you will support the travel and /or accounting section of the division. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
•Coordinating requests for goods and services or processing payroll which involves detailed auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of invoices and payments
•Coordinate travel booking which involves auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of divisional travel events for employees and clients
•Participate in the continuous improvement process related to travel and accounts payable processing for the State of Alaska.
The Office of Children's Services requires staff to work overtime when deemed necessary. OCS Staff are considered essential, so are expected to work during pandemic and other natural disasters. The agency also supports a healthy work/life balance for all staff.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture
The Office of Children's Services is committed to an organizational culture that values each team member. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We celebrate and value the diversity of our employees, partners, and families we serve.
Your first 6 months in the agency are probationary and considered a training period, with formal and on-the-job training with your supervisor and your colleagues.
This team is located in the Wasilla Regional Office which is conveniently located next to many services and shopping such as Carr's!
The successful candidate(s) will be part of a team which coordinates and fiscally reconciles Divisional travel for staff and families which we serve, and/or the Regional Accounting Team which processes all other support activities including but not limited to payroll, inventory management and supplies.For information on the Wasilla community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.We Are Seeking a Candidate with the Following Competencies:
Additionally, while the Division does have vehicles assigned to it, they may not always be available for staff use.
Mileage reimbursement is available when a personal vehicle is used for work-related matters.
Current automotive insurance must be in place prior to use of a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the State.
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).
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