Accounting Technician 1/2 (PCN 112188)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is hiring an Accounting Technician 1/2 for its Statewide Programs administrative team in Anchorage, Alaska. The team provides financial and administrative support to seven programs and approximately 60 or more staff. This is a flex-level position: at the Accounting Technician 1 level, the role serves as travel coordinator and processes accounts payable. At the Accounting Technician 2 level, duties additionally include managing general accounting encumbrances (GAEs), processing adjusting journal entries (CH8s), and lead supervision.

The division's mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The team aims to provide efficient, accurate, and responsive services while fostering collaboration, consistent processes, and customer support. The position is based in a standard office setting at the Anchorage Fish and Game office. Telework is not available, and travel may be required to attend training.

Requirements

• Accounting Technician 1 minimum qualification: one year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations. A formal vocational education program in accounting or bookkeeping, or postsecondary education from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month), may substitute.
• Accounting Technician 2 minimum qualification: one year of entry technical-level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience. Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college, or postsecondary education from an accredited college including at least 6 semester or 8 quarter hours in accounting (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month), may substitute.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, provide training and guidance to staff, and take on leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Alaska residency is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using State of Alaska financial and administrative systems or similar systems, such as IRIS, E-Travel, and ALDER.
• Experience arranging in-state and out-of-state travel, including airfare, charter flights, lodging, and rental vehicles, and reviewing and reconciling final travel documentation.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounts payable processing, credit card transaction and receipt reconciliation, and applicable accounting principles, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, book, and finalize travel for employees and volunteers.
• Process accounts payable.
• At the Accounting Technician 2 level, manage general accounting encumbrances (GAEs).
• At the Accounting Technician 2 level, process adjusting journal entries (CH8s).
• At the Accounting Technician 2 level, provide lead supervision.
• Support financial and administrative services for Statewide Programs.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the field and gain hands-on experience supporting program activities.
• Opportunity to work with a team that values teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect, and supporting one another.

What This Job Offers

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