Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 252302)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is hiring an Accounting Technician 3 to lead and oversee statewide Purchasing Card (PCard) processing. The position reviews approximately 45,000 annual PCard transactions valued at more than $10 million and serves as the department’s PCard-processing expert and main contact for related questions, supporting more than 150 processors. It leads, trains, and mentors a team that includes an Accounting Technician 2 and an Accounting Clerk. The role analyzes and certifies financial transactions, prepares and distributes daily reports, and resolves complex accounting issues using IRIS and applicable State and Federal regulations, the Alaska Administrative Manual, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position may be based in Anchorage or Juneau. In-state telework may be permitted with supervisor approval. The salary depends on the selected applicant’s location: $31.54 per hour in Anchorage or $33.12 per hour in Juneau; the position is overtime eligible. Applicants must be Alaska residents. DOT&PF’s mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. The department emphasizes collaboration, communication, coordination, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, and professional development. The State of Alaska offers a benefits package and retirement plan.

Requirements

Two years of technical-level accounting or bookkeeping experience, including at least one year at the full-proficiency level.
Knowledge of accounting principles, including generally accepted accounting principles, double-entry and accrual accounting, the full accounting cycle, and preparation of worksheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
Computer skills, including use of software applications, databases, and automated systems.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, using a logical and systematic approach and relevant knowledge and resources.
Self-management skills, including initiative, commitment to timely completion, ability to work with minimal supervision, and responsible behavior.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including adapting communication to the audience and information, making clear presentations, listening, and responding appropriately.
Must be an Alaska resident.
If using qualifying postsecondary education to meet or support minimum qualifications, complete the Education section of the application and provide transcripts as specified in the posting.
If using work experience not documented in the application, provide the employer name, job title, employment dates, and whether the work was full- or part-time.
At interview, applicants are requested to provide three professional references, including one former or current supervisor, and two recent performance evaluations or, if unavailable, two professional reference letters.
Education substitutions are available under the stated conditions: an Accounting Technician certification may substitute for one year of non-full-proficiency experience; qualifying postsecondary accounting coursework or specified associate’s degrees may substitute for some or all required experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee statewide Purchasing Card processing.
Review approximately 45,000 annual PCard transactions valued at more than $10 million accurately and promptly.
Serve as the department’s PCard-processing expert and main point of contact for PCard-related questions, supporting more than 150 processors.
Lead, train, and mentor an Accounting Technician 2 and an Accounting Clerk to ensure consistent, high-quality work.
Analyze and certify financial transactions.
Prepare and distribute daily reports to department-wide staff.
Troubleshoot complex accounting issues using IRIS and apply State and Federal regulations, the Alaska Administrative Manual, and GAAP.