Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 040027 & 047091)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position will perform paraprofessional-level accounting work, which requires technical knowledge regarding application of standard accounting procedures and practices in analyzing and interpreting accounts and accounting documents. Our work is important and challenging, and we are focused on making a difference in the lives of the families we serve. Your work will ensure support is collected and federal and department goals and objectives are met, effectively and efficiently. We are interested in your ability to progress and provide in-depth training, mentoring and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
Successful completion of a formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping will substitute for the required experience.
Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and cost methods.
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.
Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Ability to type a minimum of 35 gross words per minute with an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
Pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Perform paraprofessional-level accounting work.
Analyze and interpret accounts and accounting documents.
Ensure support is collected and federal and department goals and objectives are met, effectively and efficiently.