Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 07-4507)
About The Position
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting an Accounting Technician 1 in Anchorage. The position is in the General Government Unit (GGU), Range 12, and supports the Mechanical Inspection section. The role handles billing and collection for boiler inspection receipts, checks billing-system data, prepares financial reports, reconciles discrepancies, and follows up with customers about overdue accounts and re-billing. It also provides administrative support and backup coverage for the Occupational Licensing Examiner, including front-desk coverage, application review, data entry, and examination proctoring. The division’s mission is to protect people and property in Alaska from hazards involving boilers and unfired pressure vessels, elevators, and recreational devices, and to issue state electrical and plumbing certificates of fitness while ensuring trade workers are safe and qualified. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with a small team and learn requirements related to boiler inspections and electrical, plumbing, and other licenses. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work aligns with those office hours and is mostly performed in a cubicle, with some days assisting public walk-ins at the front office. This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- One year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations; successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping may substitute for the experience.
- Post-secondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the experience, at a rate of three semester or four quarter hours per month.
- Possess a valid driver’s license; proof is required before reporting to duty.
- Meet Alaska residency requirements for consideration.
- Position-specific competencies include arithmetic, attention to detail, computer skills, customer service, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Bill, collect, and process boiler inspection receipts.
- Verify the accuracy of data in the billing system.
- Prepare financial reports and reconcile discrepancies.
- Contact customers with overdue accounts and re-bill as necessary.
- Provide administrative support to the Mechanical Inspection section.
- Provide backup coverage for the Occupational Licensing Examiner by covering the front desk, reviewing applications, entering data, and proctoring examinations.
Benefits
- Work closely with a small team and learn requirements for boiler inspections, electrical, plumbing, and other licenses.
- Gain experience that protects the public and supports training for advancement within the state or Alaska’s trade community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
