Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 061331)
About The Position
The Accounting Technician 1 provides accounting and fiscal support to the Section of Epidemiology within the Central Services Unit of the Alaska Department of Health. The position processes financial transactions, maintains financial tracking records, coordinates travel, handles timesheet review and entry, and supports account reconciliation and accounts payable. The work is performed in collaboration with administrative and program staff to help ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations supporting public health services across Alaska. The Section of Epidemiology works to protect and improve Alaskans’ health through timely, data-driven action on infectious diseases and environmental health hazards. The position contributes to a collaborative, public-service-oriented team and supports public health prevention and response in partnership with Tribal, local, state, and federal partners. The work is based in an office setting at the Frontier Building in Midtown Alaska.
Requirements
- One year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
- Alternatively, successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping may substitute for the required experience.
- Alternatively, post-secondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience at a rate of 3 semester or 4 quarter hours per month.
- Arithmetic skills, including accurate computations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills, including use of software applications, databases, and automated systems.
- Customer service skills, including anticipating and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
- Applicants must be Alaska residents.
- At interview, provide three professional references, including the current or most recent supervisor if not already provided, a current performance evaluation if available, and academic transcripts if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Code and enter invoices in IRIS-FIN.
- Prepare and update tracking sheets.
- Coordinate employee and non-employee travel.
- Review and enter timesheets in IRIS-HRM.
- Perform account reconciliations.
- Perform accounts payable work and track invoices.
- Collaborate with administrative and program staff to support accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
