Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 089019)

Full Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Are you unsure if you meet this qualification? If so, please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/recruitment/alaskaRes

This on-site position is currently located in our Juneau Headquarters Office, in the State Office Building, in beautiful downtown Juneau, Alaska. This position is not available for telework.

Not sure who we are or what we do? Please visit our website at: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/inv

Join Our Team as an Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 089019) and Help Strengthen Alaska’s Future!

Are you someone who finds satisfaction in precision, enjoys working with numbers, and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service?

Do you thrive in an environment where your work directly supports communities across Alaska, from coastal fishing towns to Interior hubs and remote rural villages?

If so, this role may be the perfect fit.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional to join our Customer Service section, a team known for its reliability, integrity, and commitment to serving Alaskans.

As an Accounting Technician 2, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the division’s loan programs.

Programs that help fuel small businesses, support local industries, and strengthen the economic backbone of our state.

In this front-facing position, your accuracy and professionalism will make a real difference. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and genuine connection with the people we serve.

In this role, you will:

• Work directly with customers and internal partners to resolve inquiries and provide thoughtful, friendly support.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations and organizational policies to ensure financial integrity.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and help identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to Alaska’s economic resilience while growing your own skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a group that values your dedication, we encourage you to apply.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Investments administers and services several loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are not adequately serviced by the private sector.

The Investments team values a work-life balance, the team is a small, welcoming community of loan officers, collection officers, loan closers, accountants, and technicians. You will be part of a team that promotes economic development and works closely with small businesses and commercial fishermen throughout the State of Alaska.

Step into a role where your work strengthens the very fabric of Alaska.

We’re inviting you to join a team whose mission reaches far beyond the office walls and into the communities, industries, and families that make our state extraordinary.

In this position, your efforts will directly support the people who call Alaska home. Those building businesses, raising families, and shaping the future of our unique and resilient economy.

Here, you won’t just be part of an organization; you’ll be part of a statewide ecosystem.

Our division is known for delivering exceptional customer service all to Alaskans from all over our great state, and your contributions will help ensure that support remains strong, reliable, and rooted in integrity.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where people genuinely look out for one another, you’ll feel right at home.

Our team culture reflects the best of Alaska: resourceful, welcoming, and grounded in a shared sense of purpose.

Mentorship is built into our daily work, innovation is encouraged, and success is celebrated together. Much like neighbors helping neighbors in a small community.

Within our Customer Service section, you’ll gain hands-on experience in fund accounting and loan interest calculation.

Skills that will elevate your professional path whether you’re early in your career or looking to grow into new responsibilities.

This section has a strong history of promoting from within, empowering employees with meaningful challenges and opportunities to advance.

By joining us, you’ll play a direct role in strengthening Alaska’s economic foundation. It’s work that brings both professional growth and personal fulfillment that comes from knowing your efforts help communities thrive, from remote villages to bustling hubs.

If you’re ready to take on a role with purpose, impact, and a true sense of Alaskan spirit, we’re excited to welcome you.

A Workplace That Invests in You!

As this is an on-site position, you will be working in our headquarters office located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere in a fully resourced and modern office space, with splendid views of Mount Juneau.

The 9th floor has a fully equipped and spacious break room, that you will have full access to, as well as easy access to various restaurants and coffee shops downtown.

Our Investments team fosters a cooperative environment through staff empowerment, accountability, and professionalism.

To be successful in this position, applicants must possess the following skill sets:

• Proven experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in specific software/tools, if applicable.
• A passion for teamwork and continuous learning.

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.

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

Qualifications

At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:

• Three (3) most recent evaluations if available, or three (3) professional letters of recommendation.

• List of three (3) current professional references, two (2) of which are/were supervisors with current daytime phone numbers and email addresses.

SPECIAL NOTICE
This position may require driving the division’s vehicle on an as-needed basis, as this position acts as the backup to our Office Assistant 3 and Accounting Technician 1 positions. Applicants with questions regarding this aspect of the position should contact the hiring manager, Collin Ludeman.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This position is being recruited for statewide. Currently offices are located in Juneau and Anchorage.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also 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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (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. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 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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