Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 252986M)

State of Alaska • Anchorage International Airport, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Alaska International Airport Systems (AIAS), is seeking to fill multiple Accounting Technician 1 positions. These roles are crucial for managing accounts receivables and payables, ensuring accurate financial transactions, and supporting the division's mission to 'Keep Alaska Flying and Thriving.' The AIAS, comprising Ted Stevens Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports, plays a vital role in Alaska's economy and transportation infrastructure. This position is critical for properly, accurately, and timely accounting for millions of dollars in AIAS revenue. The Accounting Technician acts as a 'first responder' to identify and notify others of data inconsistencies or noncompliance with contract, state, and federal requirements, and works with others to resolve these issues.

Requirements

• One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Accountability: 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.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• 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.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542), which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Crafting and sending invoices based on CAR data and contractual terms.
• Ensuring accurate adjustments for penalties and late fees.
• Reconciling receipts and meticulous record-keeping.
• Managing customer accounts and handling inquiries.
• Generating bills for a variety of airport services.
• Overseeing vendor payments with precision.
• Managing utility payments.
• Navigating complex contract amendments.
• Tackling duplicate payment reports.
• Resolving issues and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Providing essential administrative support.
• Driving efficiency and accuracy across receivables and payables.
• Identifying and notifying others of data inconsistencies or noncompliance with contract, state, and federal requirements.
• Working with others to resolve identified issues.

Benefits

• The Fiscal team is committed to providing exceptional customer service.
• Embrace the department’s mission to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
• Highly valued position to accurately and efficiently perform duties.
• Timely notification of data inconsistencies or other financial issues relative to A/P and A/R to customers and/or internal personnel.
• Promote a healthy life and work balance.
• Positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed