Bookkeeper Bookkeeping/Accounting Part-time

Accounting Technician 1Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS) is recruiting for full-time Accounting Technician 1 located in Fairbanks, Alaska. What you will be doing As an Accounting Technician 1, you will support the travel and/or accounting section of the division. These tasks include, but are not limited to, coordinating requests for goods and services or processing payroll which involves detailed auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of invoices and payments; coordinating travel booking which involves auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of divisional travel events for employees and clients; participating in the continuous improvement process related to travel and accounts payable processing for the State of Alaska Our organization, mission and culture The Office of Children's Services strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The Mission of the Office of Children's Services is: Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes. Benefits of joining our team The Office of Children's Services is committed to an organizational culture that values each team member. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We celebrate and value the diversity of our employees, partners, and families we serve. Your first 6 months in the agency are probationary and considered a training period, with formal and on-the-job training with your supervisor and your colleagues. Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to: Retirement Benefits; and twelve paid holidays per year. Working environment you can expect This position will be located in the Fairbanks office. The successful candidate will be part of a team which coordinates and fiscally reconciles Divisional travel for staff and families which we serve, and/or the Regional Accounting Team which processes all other support activities including but not limited to payroll, inventory management and supplies. The Office of Children's Services requires staff to work overtime when deemed necessary. The agency also supports a healthy work/life balance for all staff For information on the Fairbanks community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; works with minimal supervision; Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; is committed to providing quality products and services. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Special Note All positions require valid ID and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 1, please go to the following link: QualificationsOne 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. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable but must include the institution name/URL on documents provided) if required to meet minimum qualifications. A list of three (3) professional* references including daytime telephone numbers and email address; Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance. 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. (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. 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.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 name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. RECRUITMENT SCOPE This position is open to Alaska Residents only. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (toll free) or View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'governmentjobs.