Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 047194)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Revenue, Division of Child Support Services, is hiring an Accounting Technician 3 in Anchorage. The position manages key functions of the statewide Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Debit Card program, helping ensure accurate and timely disbursement of child support payments. It monitors and resolves EFT issues, maintains accurate setups and client account information, supports daily balancing and reconciliation of the CSSD trust account, and reviews financial reports from multiple systems to identify and resolve discrepancies. The role also provides backup support to the Finance Section for trust account reconciliation and other accounting work. The position contributes to the division’s work collecting and disbursing support and meeting federal and department goals. It is based in the Atwood building in downtown Anchorage, within a division of 188 employees. A hybrid telework environment is available after successful completion of the probationary period, with flexible scheduling. The position is open only to Alaska residents.

Requirements

Two years of technical-level accounting or bookkeeping experience, including at least one year at the full-proficiency level.
Candidates must be Alaska residents.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, adapting communication to the audience and information.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships and work sensitively with people from varied backgrounds.
Ability to cooperate and work with others to achieve goals.
If relying on post-secondary education to meet minimum qualifications, provide education information and required transcripts with the application.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of general accounting practices and attention to detail.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage key functions of the statewide Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Debit Card program to ensure accurate and timely disbursement of child support payments.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve EFT issues while maintaining accurate setups and client account information.
Assist with daily balancing of the CSSD trust account by verifying deposits, cleared checks, electronic transactions, and system-to-bank reconciliation.
Retrieve, review, and analyze financial reports across NSTAR, TSO, and banking platforms to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Provide backup support to the Finance Section, including trust account reconciliation and other accounting responsibilities.