Salary: $22.34 - $29.16 Hourly
Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 45697
Department: Transportation & Public Facilities
Division: Northern Region Construction
Opening Date: 05/20/2024
Closing Date: 5/30/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Northern Region Construction
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 12/14/16
Job Description
ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!
T he Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Construction & CIP Support is looking for an Accounting Technician 1 / 2 / 3 to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
Accounting Technician 1 - $ 22.34/hourly
Accounting Technician 2 - $ 25.39/hourly
Accounting Technician 3 - $ 29.16/hourly
What you will be doing:
This position is responsible for programming capital projects in support of the Northern Region's Capital Improvement Program. Responsibilities include processing project funding documents, reviewing and reconciling project expenditures upon project completion, input of project structures and financial transactions in the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS), and generating financial reports from the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting System (ALDER). Our organization, mission, and culture:
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. Our team is comprised of motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support, and we promote a healthy work and life balance and enjoy a positive work environment.
The Northern Region Project Control Team is committed to providing exceptional customer service and we embrace the Department's mission. Your role will be to utilize your accounting skills to support Project Managers and administrative staff. The benefits of joining our team:
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history. This position is part of an amazing team that is highly valued with opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
This position provides flexible work hours, training advancement opportunities, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Please see here for more information:

The working environment you can expect:
This position will work in-office from the DOT&PF complex (2301 Peger Road) which is centrally located in Fairbanks and houses Northern Region's design, construction, maintenance, and support staff between multiple buildings within walking distance along Peger Road. The office location provides abundant parking, a team-oriented atmosphere, and great break time walking with a coffee shop conveniently across the street.

Who we are looking for:
Our successful candidate will have the following competencies:

• Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing offer's accountability.
  
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  
• Oral and Written Communication: 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); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  
• 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.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Technician 1
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).
Accounting Technician 2
One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience.
Substitutions:
Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college 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) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in accounting.
Accounting Technician 3
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 provide:

• Three (3) professional references including daytime contact information
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our to determine if you qualify. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

EDUCATION
To 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

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.
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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Shelley Dykema, Project Control Chief
Phone: (907) 451-5336
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year

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Describe your knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures, practices, methods, techniques, and terminology.
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Describe your experience in the use of a computerized accounting system.
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Describe your ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
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Describe your skills in searching for, selecting, and compiling/summarizing data and information.
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Please tell us the level you would like to be considered for (Accounting Technician 1, 2, or 3) and how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position through your education and/or experience.
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