Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 063867)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS), is hiring a full-time Accounting Technician 1 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position is open only to Alaska residents and supports the division’s travel and/or accounting section. Work may include coordinating requests for goods and services or processing payroll, with detailed auditing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping for invoices and payments. It may also involve coordinating travel bookings and maintaining detailed records for divisional travel by employees and clients. The position participates in continuous improvement of State of Alaska travel and accounts payable processes. The successful candidate will join a team coordinating and fiscally reconciling divisional travel for staff and families served, and/or a regional accounting team handling support activities such as payroll, inventory management, and supplies. The first six months are a probationary training period with formal and on-the-job training from the supervisor and colleagues. OCS promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and works to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes. The position is based in the Fairbanks office. OCS staff may be required to work overtime when necessary and are considered essential employees expected to work during pandemics and other natural disasters. The agency also supports work-life balance.

Requirements

One year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations; qualifying formal vocational education in accounting or bookkeeping, or postsecondary education from an accredited college, may substitute for the required experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices, including double-entry and accrual accounting, the full accounting cycle, and preparation of worksheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
Ability to set realistic goals, show initiative and commitment, complete assignments on time, work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate responsible behavior.
Ability to make sound, informed, objective decisions and consider their impact and implications.
Customer-service skills, including assessing needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, and delivering quality service.
Computer skills, including use of computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
Valid identification and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.
Alaska residency.

Responsibilities

Support the division’s travel and/or accounting section.
Coordinate requests for goods and services or process payroll.
Audit, reconcile, and maintain detailed records of invoices and payments.
Coordinate travel bookings and audit, reconcile, and maintain detailed records of divisional travel events for employees and clients.
Participate in continuous improvement of travel and accounts payable processing for the State of Alaska.
Coordinate and fiscally reconcile divisional travel for staff and families served, and/or process support activities such as payroll, inventory management, and supplies.