Accounting Clerk (PCN 20-5651)
About The Position
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Accounting Clerk position at Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) in Mackenzie Point, Alaska. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Process invoices and payments to vendors and provide accounting and administrative support to GCCC. Reconcile the in-house obligation journal with the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ADLER) system weekly, verifying that each transaction is accurately entered and researching and correcting any discrepancy or errors. Ensure the 30-day Payment Policy for the SOA is followed as well as guidelines set by the Administrative Officer. Maintain a file system for all delivery orders, invoices and statements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of paid or volunteer work experience that included using computer systems to enter, retrieve, or communicate information and handling cash or performing basic arithmetic calculations
- Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods
- 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
- Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with others
- Relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations
- Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences
- Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information
- Makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations
- Listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and response appropriately
- Must pass a criminal history check
- Must be fingerprinted
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ADLER) system
- Familiarity with the 30-day Payment Policy for the SOA
Responsibilities
- Process invoices and payments to vendors
- Provide accounting and administrative support to GCCC
- Reconcile the in-house obligation journal with the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting (ADLER) system weekly
- Verify that each transaction is accurately entered
- Research and correct any discrepancy or errors
- Ensure the 30-day Payment Policy for the SOA is followed
- Follow guidelines set by the Administrative Officer
- Maintain a file system for all delivery orders, invoices and statements
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules – 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs
- On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only
- Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week
- Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
