Accounting Technician 1/2 (PCN 187054)

Full Job Description

**Classification Notice**

This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, Classification Section.

Depending on the outcome of the allocation, this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.

Accounting Technician 1 (Range 12) salary: $24.62

Accounting Technician 2 (Range 14) salary: $27.99

What you will be doing:

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for accepting payments to the department in multiple forms including cash, check, and credit card, and ensuring that those payments are deposited and applied appropriately.

Other duties include processing refunds, structure requests and adjusting journal entries.

Additionally, the incumbent will have the opportunity to become familiar with CRITTS, DEC’s timekeeping and billing system, where they will maintain sales, clear deposits, and assist divisions with various related tasks.

This position also serves as the backup to the Juneau office’s Administrative Assistant and backup to DEC’s payment intake lines.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission statement is: “Conserving, improving, and protecting Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans.” This position directly contributes to the success of this mission by ensuring that DEC divisions’ requests are handled timely, payment receipts are processed accurately, and quality customer service is provided.

As the Division of Administrative Services (DAS), we are looking for an employee whose values line up with our own: Accuracy, Timeliness, Great Customer Service, and a Positive Outlook.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the DEC DAS team offers one on one training and supportive guidance to help you develop confidence and advance your career within the Department and the State of Alaska. You will be part of a professional, collaborative team that values cooperation, respect, and a positive work environment.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in the DEC building near downtown at 410 Willoughby Ave., Juneau, AK 99811, and we have our own parking lot!

Our newly renovated office, located on the third floor with both elevator and stair access, is often a fast-paced work environment, full of friendly and helpful people.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:

• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Requirements

Accounting Technician 1 (Range 12):

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).

Accounting Technician 2 (Range 14):

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.

Qualifications

FLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies.

If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENTThe 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.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLYPlease be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation 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.

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

WORK EXPERIENCEWhen 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.

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.

MULTIPLE VACANCIESThis 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 NOTICEYou 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.

Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/ NOTICEQuestions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095.

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Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please 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.

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Additional Information

For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:

Joyce Dominesey

Accountant 4

907-465-5096

joyce.dominesey@alaska.gov