Accounting Technician 2 (ACPE)(PCN 05-0506)

Full Job Description

We are on the search for an Accounting Technician 2 to join our dynamic Finance team.

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the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)!

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic, detail-loving Accounting Technician 2 to join our team!

In this role, you’ll process a variety of transactions — everything from vendor payments and reimbursable service agreements (RSA’s) to travel requests and traveler reimbursements in the State of Alaska’s Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS); balance sheet account reconciliations, and a variety of budget, administrative, and student loan accounting tasks.

We’re looking for someone who embodies our core values of service, innovation, empowerment, quality, and accountability.

Benefits of joining our team, our mission, organization and culture:

ACPE values continuous learning and growth. We support training for employees and have opportunities for upward mobility.

ACPE hires engaged candidates who are willing to expand their knowledge and skills, and is willing to train the right candidates. We are a collaborative team that supports one another.

ACPE is the State's postsecondary education agency, promoting access to, and success in, education and career training after high school.

We are Alaska’s trusted higher education state agency; our purpose is to serve Alaskans. We operate with integrity in the everything we do.

Our Juneau office is conveniently located in the Vintage Business Park area of Mendenhall Valley, close to the bus line, with plenty of available parking.

Positions with the Commission are eligible for all State of Alaska health care, leave and retirement benefits.

For more information about ACPE, our mission and our services, visit our website at: http://acpe.alaska.gov

What will you do:

• Process vendor payments in the IRIS-Financial system (IRIS-FIN)
• Draft RSA’s and process associated payments and billings in IRIS-FIN
• Process travel requests and authorizations in IRIS-FIN
• Process traveler reimbursements in the IRIS-Human Resource Management system (IRIS-HRM)
• Reconcile credit card transactions
• Reconcile program receipts
• Complete Balance Sheet Account reconciliations
• Provide support to our Loans Unit, including check scanning and recording borrower payments
• Review daily reports downloaded from the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ALDER) system
• Compile monthly budget data from IRIS-FIN

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

Basic knowledge of traditional accounting concepts and terminology.

Skills in:

Basic skills in recording financial transactions in IRIS-FIN and IRIS-HRM; performing reconciliations with accuracy and completeness; and basic skills in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Ability to:

Ability to work simultaneously with multiple computer and software systems.

Ability to work on interchangeable tasks throughout the work day, including monitoring and responding to emails and addressing impromptu management requests.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a quiet, professional work place. Ability to meet turn-around times while maintaining accuracy.

Ability to follow policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the State of Alaska Administrative Manual (AAM).

Requirements

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.

Postsecondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).

Other Information:

This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(11).

Qualifications

EDUCATIONIf postsecondary education is being used to meet minimum qualifications, you must complete the Education and Training section of the application and attach your transcripts to your application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field.

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.INTERVIEWApplicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at time of interview:

• List of three (3) professional references including current daytime phone numbers.
• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations. Letters of reference may be substituted for evaluations.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.

Special Notice: Please Read Carefully

An applicant’s response to the minimum qualification question must be supported by the job application.

This position is in the exempt service; therefore, it is not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

As a result, ACPE may choose to fill this position as soon as a qualified applicant is identified.

While ACPE is in the Department of Education and Early Development for administrative support services only, the Commission and its staff are not subject to the direction of the Commissioner of Education and Early Development nor the State Board of Education.

Applicants who have any type of educational loan with the Commission must be current in payments to be considered for employment.

A routine background check will be conducted on those applicants interviewed and under serious consideration for the position.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or 907-465-3412(TTY) 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:

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions 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 located in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska

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 please refer to the State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits website.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental. The following employee groups are under Alaska Care Benefits administered by the State: See Alaska Care Help for additional information.
  1. AVTEC
  2. Confidential
  3. Correctional Officers
  4. Marine Engineers
  5. Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  6. Supervisory
  7. Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/ Inland Boatman’s Union
  8. Exempt Employees
• The following employee groups are covered by Union Health Trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
  1. General Government
  2. Labor, Trades, and Crafts
  3. Public Safety Employees Association
  4. 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:
  1. Term life (employee, spouse, or qualified same sex partner, and dependents
  2. Long-term and Short-term disability
  3. Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  4. Long-Term care (self and eligible family members)
  5. 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)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit of defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity 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 The Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See Division of Retirement and Benefits: Retiree for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

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

Additional Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Melanie Stewart, Administrative Operations Manager

melanie.stewart@alaska.gov