What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 111635) position at State of Alaska?
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting
for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Juneau!
What You Will Be Doing
The Accounting Technician 1 is responsible for the day-to-day accounting tasks within the headquarters unit in Juneau, supporting staff in Juneau and Anchorage. It provides technical level support for processing invoices, travel, state- credit cards, procurement, and other accounting duties. There are no average days – you must be able to adapt to shifting priorities quickly, manage constant interruptions, and collaborate with other administrative and accounting staff to ensure necessary tasks are completed.
Our Organization, Mission And Culture
The Division of Commercial Fisheries core service is to ensure the conservation of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plantes based on scientifically sound assessments.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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 Benefits Of Joining Our Team
The Headquarters Administrative Section is a highly effective team of professionals who strive to produce quality work, allowing the division to accomplish its important mission. This position offers great learning opportunities, varied and interesting work, and a fun and innovative team.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is located in downtown Juneau, next to the Whale statue and boardwalk, with available parking. The work environment is casual, collaborative, and customer service oriented. The current team is a tight-knit group that values each other’s contributions and work.
At the discretion of management and depending on the applicant, telework opportunities are possible after successful completion of training, onboarding, and at successful completion of the probationary period. This position is being recruited for Juneau only and the selected applicant must be located in Juneau/Douglas. Employees on approved telework agreements will be expected to report to the office when needed.
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies. Please detail your experience in your application packet for the below competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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).
Required Documents
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
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.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids 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.
NOTICE
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 ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For Applicant Password Assistance Please Visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Kyle Paddleford, Accountant 4
kyle.paddleford@alaska.gov
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting
for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Juneau!
What You Will Be Doing
The Accounting Technician 1 is responsible for the day-to-day accounting tasks within the headquarters unit in Juneau, supporting staff in Juneau and Anchorage. It provides technical level support for processing invoices, travel, state- credit cards, procurement, and other accounting duties. There are no average days – you must be able to adapt to shifting priorities quickly, manage constant interruptions, and collaborate with other administrative and accounting staff to ensure necessary tasks are completed.
Our Organization, Mission And Culture
The Division of Commercial Fisheries core service is to ensure the conservation of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plantes based on scientifically sound assessments.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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 Benefits Of Joining Our Team
The Headquarters Administrative Section is a highly effective team of professionals who strive to produce quality work, allowing the division to accomplish its important mission. This position offers great learning opportunities, varied and interesting work, and a fun and innovative team.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position is located in downtown Juneau, next to the Whale statue and boardwalk, with available parking. The work environment is casual, collaborative, and customer service oriented. The current team is a tight-knit group that values each other’s contributions and work.
At the discretion of management and depending on the applicant, telework opportunities are possible after successful completion of training, onboarding, and at successful completion of the probationary period. This position is being recruited for Juneau only and the selected applicant must be located in Juneau/Douglas. Employees on approved telework agreements will be expected to report to the office when needed.
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies. Please detail your experience in your application packet for the below competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Skill in using computer software programs to process accounting documentation, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, and tracking of budgetary and financial information as well as the ability to learn state and department proprietary computer systems.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures, administrative and accounting requirements, rules, and instructions.
- Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to remain organized with accounting processes, email management, and trackers; thorough when performing work and display of a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work.
- Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
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).
Required Documents
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- Transcripts, if using education to meet the MQs.
- Copies of the last two evaluations or two letters of recommendation from a current or past employer.
- Three professional references with current contact information (phone number or email address).
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
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.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids 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.
NOTICE
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 ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For Applicant Password Assistance Please Visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Kyle Paddleford, Accountant 4
kyle.paddleford@alaska.gov