Accounting Technician 1 (Pcn 089047)

This position is open to Alaska residents only.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Investments, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Juneau!

What you will be doing

The Accounting Technician 1 position within the Customer Service team is responsible for providing excellent customer focused service to the division's internal and external customers. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, processing incoming cash, financial transactions, and account structure changes within the Division's subsidiary loan processing system. As a member of a front facing team, you'll have a direct positive impact on the economy of Alaska as you service the division's loan programs with accuracy and integrity.

Our organization, mission and culture:  

The Division of Investments administers and services several loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. The division's various loan programs are intended to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are not adequately serviced by the private sector.

The Investments team values providing excellent customer service, learning from experience, and developing analytical and problem-solving skills, while working together toward a shared mission and set of goals. We conduct the State's direct lending business with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Investments team fosters a cooperative, team-oriented environment in which employees are empowered to grow their skill set and succeed in their positions. Investments staff members enjoy flexible work schedules and frequent opportunities for career advancement and development. Within our collaborative office setting, you will be working alongside dedicated team members that want to see you succeed as you grow your professional skill set.

The working environment you can expect:  

Working on the 9th floor of the State Office Building, you'll enjoy a collaborative atmosphere in a fully resourced and modern office space, with splendid views of Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channel. Working on the 9th floor, you will have access to a fully equipped and spacious break room, as well as easy access to various restaurants and coffee shops. The Investments team fosters a cooperative environment through staff empowerment, accountability, and professionalism.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in the position, the candidate will need to exhibit the following skill sets:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work;

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations;

• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations); and

• Customer Service: Interacts with recipients of services (internal or external customers) in a way that provides accurate, timely, and effective information and service in a courteous and professional manner.

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).

At time of application applicant(s) are requested to submit: 

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

• Resume

At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:

• Three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers. (if not already attached to application submission)
• Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations (if not already attached to application submission)

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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.

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.

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. 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 at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

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 1-800-587-4095 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.  

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 recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:  

Kelsi Gasparek

Accounting Technician 3/Customer Service Supervisor

ph: (907) 465-2510

fax: (907) 465-2103

kelsi.gasparek@alaska.gov