Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 10-0225)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources Support Services Division is recruiting an Accounting Technician 3 in Anchorage. This position is open to Alaska residents only. Under the guidance of the Accountant 3 travel/expense and accounts payable supervisor, the position provides lead-level oversight of accounting technicians who process payables and travel transactions. The lead oversees three Accounting Technicians and provides technical guidance on complex financial transactions, assists with correcting document errors and problem solving, monitors workload, and oversees and trains accounting technician staff.

The Support Services Division provides client-focused financial, budget, procurement, human resource, and information technology services to DNR staff and public-facing programs. Superior customer service is a core priority. The position is based on the 14th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The team describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with emphasis on professional development, accountability, service excellence, and work-life balance. Flexible schedules and hybrid telework options are available.

Requirements

• Two years of technical-level accounting or bookkeeping experience, including at least one year at the full-proficiency level.
• Knowledge of traditional accounting practices, including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
• Effective oral and written communication, including presenting information clearly, listening, and responding appropriately.
• Customer-service skills, including assessing client needs, providing information or assistance, resolving problems, and delivering quality service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Alaska residency is required.
• If using post-secondary education to meet minimum qualifications, provide transcripts to verify credentials. Foreign education used to meet the requirements must be evaluated as specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Certify IRIS financial transactions, including TAPOs, CH8s, OTPAYs, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, and PRCs, in accordance with State of Alaska and DNR standardized operating procedures.
• Provide lead-level oversight and technical guidance to three Accounting Technicians processing payables and travel transactions.
• Assist with correcting document errors and resolving problems involving complex financial transactions.
• Monitor the team's workload to support optimal efficiency.
• Oversee and train Accounting Technician positions.
• Investigate and resolve financial documents appearing on error reports.
• Process adjusting journal entries.
• Provide quality assurance and support continuous improvement.
• Deliver client-focused service to DNR staff and public-facing programs.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Hybrid telework options.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment that fosters professional development, accountability, and service excellence.
• A team culture that shares knowledge and resources and recognizes suggestions for increasing efficiency.
• Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Office location with ample parking and easy access to dining and shopping.

What This Job Offers

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