Accounting Technician 3 (ACPE)(05-0440) bei State of Alaska, AK
State of Alaska, AK · Juneau, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
We are on the search for an Accounting Technician to join our dynamic Finance team.
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the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)!
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic, detail-loving Accounting Technician 3 to join our team! In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead on producing monthly budget reports for ACPE and the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC); review and approve accounting transactions prepared by an Accounting Technician 2—everything from vendor payments and RSAs to travel requests and reimbursements in the State of Alaska’s Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS); and dive into a variety of budget, administrative, and student loan accounting tasks. We’re looking for someone who embodies our core values of service, innovation, empowerment, quality, and accountability.
At ACPE, we’re passionate about continuous learning and professional growth. We invest in employee training, provide real opportunities for advancement, and welcome motivated candidates eager to expand their knowledge and skills. If you’re driven and ready to grow, we’re ready to support you.
ACPE is the State’s postsecondary education agency, promoting access to and success in education and career training after high school. Our Juneau office is conveniently located in the Vintage Business Park area of the Mendenhall Valley, close to the bus line, with ample parking. Positions with the Commission are eligible for all State of Alaska health care, leave, and retirement benefits. For more information about ACPE, our mission, and our services, please visit our website at http://acpe.alaska.gov
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of government accounting practices, including accrual and obligation methods
- Skills in processing vendor payments, travel transactions, reimbursable service agreements, and budget reporting
- Ability to research, interpret and explain policies and procedures
- Possess a high level of attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Position Duties
- High school diploma or the equivalent; and
- 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.
Postsecondary 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.
Postsecondary 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.
Other Information:
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(11).
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Required Information
EDUCATION
If postsecondary education is being used to meet minimum qualifications, you must complete the Education and Training section of the application and attach your transcripts to your application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field.
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.
INTERVIEW
Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide the following at time of interview:
- List of three (3) professional references including current daytime phone numbers.
- Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations. Letters of reference may be substituted for evaluations.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
Special Notice: Please Read Carefully
An applicant’s response to the minimum qualification question must be supported by the job application.
This position is in the exempt service; therefore, it is not covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. As a result, ACPE may choose to fill this position as soon as a qualified applicant is identified. While ACPE is in the Department of Education and Early Development for administrative support services only, the Commission and its staff are not subject to the direction of the Commissioner of Education and Early Development nor the State Board of Education. Applicants who have any type of educational loan with the Commission must be current in payments to be considered for employment. A routine background check will be conducted on those applicants interviewed and under serious consideration for the position.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title 1 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 465-4095 in Juneau or 907-465-3412(TTY) 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:
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 to [email protected].
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Other Qualifications
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Melanie Stewart, Accountant 5
Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to State of Alaska employees. Actual benefits may vary based on bargaining unit, position type, and full- or part-time status. For a detailed overview of insurance, health, and retirement benefits, visit the Division of Retirement and Benefits website. State of Alaska Division of Retirement and Benefits
Insurance Benefits
• Health insurance (medical/vision/dental), with employer contributions
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance (additional optional coverage may be available)
• Optional group insurance programs, including long-term/short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term care, and supplemental survivor benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
• Membership in PERS or TRS
• Employer contributions to defined contribution or defined benefit plans, depending on hire date
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity in lieu of Social Security
• Optional enrollment in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
See Division of Retirement and Benefits: Retiree for additional information
Paid Leave and Other Benefits
• Personal leave accrual, with increases based on time served
• Twelve paid holidays per year
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve paid holidays a year
