Accounting Technician 1/2 (02-4044)

State Of Alaska•Juneau, AK

3d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply. What You Will Be Doing The main duties of this position include; adding and updating vendor information in the State of Alaska's financial and procurement system based on requests from State of Alaska departments and vendors, responding to help desk inquiries from vendors and departments regarding Vendor Self Service (VSS) and Electronic Payments, and assisting with internal and external vendor audit. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture The mission of the Division of Finance is to provide accounting, payroll, and travel services for State government. We are a welcoming community of accountants, analysts, technicians, payroll specialists, and administrators. We conduct the State's financial business with integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement. The Benefits of Joining Our Team This is a great opportunity for those individuals looking to begin or expand their career with the State of Alaska. The incumbent will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the support for career advancement. On-the-job training is provided.. The Working Environment You Can Expect You will enjoy a workplace with a view of Juneau, Alaska's beautiful downtown scenery. Located on the 10th floor of the State Office Building, you are within close walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and numerous nature trails. We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in work/life balance.. Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Requirements

Accounting Technician 1
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Responsibilities

adding and updating vendor information in the State of Alaska's financial and procurement system based on requests from State of Alaska departments and vendors
responding to help desk inquiries from vendors and departments regarding Vendor Self Service (VSS) and Electronic Payments
assisting with internal and external vendor audit

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year