Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 187272)

JOB
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Haines, Fairbanks, Juneau, or Valdez.Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual. Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, Haines salary: $28.31 hourlyFairbanks salary: $29.16 hourlyJuneau salary: $29.73 hourlyValdez salary: $31.42 hourlyWhat you will be doing: The Cost Recovery section of the Division of Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) is actively seeking a qualified individual to fill the integral role of Accounting Technician 3. Under the general supervision of the Accountant 4, this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting structures, preparing adjusting journal entries, researching and resolving billing issues, assisting with monthly cost recovery billing, and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholder inquiries. Additionally, this role provides essential backup support for another Accounting Technician 3 on the team. If you possess strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission!Our organization, mission, and culture: The Response Fund Administration (RFA) section within SPAR is committed to managing the Oil and Hazardous Substance Release Prevention and Response Fund (OHSRPRF) as a viable, long-term funding source for the state’s core spill prevention and response programs. Within RFA, the Cost Recovery team is responsible for managing expenses and revenues in the Prevention Account of the OHSRPRF, recovering state costs from responsible parties. The Accounting Technician 3 position is pivotal in supporting RFA's mission. By providing exceptional customer service and ensuring accurate financial management and reporting, this role contributes directly to our cost recovery efforts, thus enhancing the financial sustainability of our spill prevention and response programs.The benefits of joining our team: Joining the Cost Recovery team means engaging in meaningful work within a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters open communication and cross-training. Enjoy a flexible schedule, with telework options if interested, alongside opportunities for ongoing training to enhance your skills and knowledge. We believe that a welcoming, positive work environment attracts and retains employees, drives engagement, and impacts happiness which ultimately affects performance. The working environment you can expect: The physical location of this position will depend on the physical location of the selected applicant. To those who qualify and are interested, there are telework options. The work environment is friendly, professional, and collaborative, with daily interaction with colleagues and the general public.We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail through use of computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.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.Adaptability/Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Uses a logical, systematic, and 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.Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service: Shows understanding, friendliness, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager: Kimberly EssaryAccountant 4907-465-5290kimberly.essary@alaska.gov