Accounting Technician 1 Juneau

Job Description Come join the State of Alaska! This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. The Department of Family & Community Services is recruiting an Accounting Technician 1 in Juneau! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing: The Department of Family and Community Services is hiring for an Accounting Technician 1 in our Juneau Office! In this role, you will be responsible for completing a range of accounting support duties including processing accounts payable and travel documentation. Under the direction of the Accounting Technician 2, you will reconcile OTPAYS, TAPRCs, PRCCs, GAXs, INs, and PRCs; booking travel for staff, creating and reconciling TAPOs and ensuring all final trip receipts are accurately recorded. Mission and Values/Culture: The Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) mission is to provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans. You will play a vital role in the workflow of our office by providing exceptional service and support to our customers, which, greatly contributes to the continued success of our division and department. Benefits of Joining Our Team: We cultivate a culture that values lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and compassion, while maintaining high productivity. Our team takes pride in our work and the relationships we build. We provide meaningful work that makes a positive impact on communities throughout Alaska. This position offers the following: Continued professional growth and development opportunities. Competitive health and retirement benefits. 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual with a rate increase based on time served. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Our offices are centrally located in beautiful downtown Juneau, close to shopping, dining, hiking trails, and the waterfront. Our team is seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing circumstances. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: Minimum Qualifications One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations. Substitutions: 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). Additional Required Information At the time of the interview, please provide the following: Copy of academic transcripts with your application if you will be using education to meet the minimum qualifications and/or competencies desired for the position. (Unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on the transcripts). Please provide them at the time of the interview if they are not included in your application. A list of three (3) professional* references including daytime telephone numbers and email address; at least two (2) of these must be from a current or former supervisor. *Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. You must also complete the “References” section in the application. In the reference section please provide contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor. Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting \"see resume or CV\" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. EDUCATION To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. 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