Bookkeeper (Virtual Remote Part-Time or Full Time Accounting)

Accounting Technician 3ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is looking for an Accounting Technician 3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!Anchorage: $31.54 / hourly (OT Eligible) Juneau: $33.12 / hourly (OT Eligible)What you will be doing: Join the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and help Keep Alaska Moving. We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional to lead and oversee statewide Purchasing Card (PCard) processing.Serve as the department's PCard-processing expert, providing accurate and timely review of approximately 45,000 annual PCard transactions in excess of $10M.Is the main point of contact for PCard-related questions and supports 150+ processors across the departmentLead, train and mentor a team of PCard processors consisting of an accounting technician 2 and an accounting clerk to ensure consistent, high-quality work.Analyze and certify financial transactions and prepare/distribute daily reporting to department-wide staff.Troubleshoot complex accounting issues using IRIS and apply State and Federal regulations, the Alaska Administrative Manual, and GAAP.If you enjoy problem-solving, leading others, and supporting financial accuracy in a fast-moving environment, we encourage you to apply.The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.In-state telework options may be permitted if approved by the supervisor. Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.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.Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: 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.Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; works with minimal supervision; Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); Minimum Qualifications:Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level.Substitutions: Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level.Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for up to one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 9 semester/12 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.An associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college will substitute for the required two years of experience if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours at or above the 200 level in Accounting.Additional Required Information:**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):Two most recent performance evaluations. If recent performance evaluations are unavailable, please provide two professional letters of reference.If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLYPlease be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; 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.WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's 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. 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.