Accounting Technician 1 / 2 (PCN: 251674)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Northern Region Construction & CIP Support, is hiring an Accounting Technician to provide technical accounting and administrative support to the Northern Region Design, Engineering, & Construction section. The position is flexibly staffed at either the Accounting Technician 1 or Accounting Technician 2 level, depending on the applicant’s training and experience. The Accounting Technician 1 earns $24.87 per hour and the Accounting Technician 2 earns $28.28 per hour; both levels are overtime eligible. The role is based in Fairbanks and part-time telework may be an option after initial training is completed.

At the Accounting Technician 1 level, the employee receives training and guidance while processing payroll and equipment cost transfers, reviewing financial coding, researching and correcting accounting errors, maintaining financial records and spreadsheets, and assisting with purchasing requests and purchasing card transactions. At the Accounting Technician 2 level, the employee independently processes transfers, analyzes financial reports, resolves discrepancies, prepares adjusting journal entries, reviews and approves purchasing requests and purchasing card transactions, and assists staff with payroll and purchasing issues.

The position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to develop accounting and administrative skills while supporting transportation projects that connect Alaska communities. An employee hired at the lower level may advance after completing the training plan, meeting the higher-level minimum qualifications, and demonstrating adequate performance as assessed by management.

Requirements

• Accounting Technician 1: One year of clerical work experience maintaining records, using computer systems, and performing basic arithmetic calculations; qualifying vocational accounting or bookkeeping education or postsecondary education may substitute.
• Accounting Technician 2: One year of entry technical-level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience; an accredited-college Accounting Technician certification or qualifying postsecondary education including accounting coursework may substitute.
• Core competencies include self-management, decision making, principles of accounting, computer skills, and clerical knowledge.
• Applicants must provide detailed descriptions of duties in the Work Experience section and complete all minimum-qualification questions.
• Alaska residents only.

Nice To Haves

• A driver’s license is preferred but not required.
• Part-time telework may be available after initial training.

Responsibilities

• At the Accounting Technician 1 level, process payroll and equipment cost transfers with training and guidance.
• Review financial coding and help research and correct accounting errors.
• Maintain financial records and spreadsheets.
• Assist with reviewing purchasing requests and purchasing card transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• At the Accounting Technician 2 level, independently process payroll and equipment cost transfers.
• Analyze financial reports, resolve accounting discrepancies, and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Review and approve purchasing requests and purchasing card transactions, ensuring accurate coding and compliance.
• Help staff resolve payroll and purchasing issues.

What This Job Offers

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