Accounting Technician 2 (41-6073)

The Fiscal Operations Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) seeks an organized and self-motivated individual to join us as an Accounting Technician 2 (range 14).

The Position

The successful applicant will serve as the Revenue/Trust/Restitution Unit lead and trial court account reconciler under the general supervision of the Court Accounting Analyst. This position performs technical and specialized examination, verification, maintenance and reconciliation of court accounting data.

This position may be flexibly-staffed to Accounting Technician 3.  Progression to the higher level may occur when the incumbent: 1) successfully completes a specified training plan; 2) meets all other specified terms of the flexible staffing agreement; 3) meets the minimum qualifications of the higher level; 4) is certified by the supervisor as capable to perform at the higher level; and 5) is approved by the Human Resources Department.  Upon approval, the incumbent may flex to salary range 16.

Regular job duties include the following:

• Examine, verify, summarize, maintain and reconcile receipts, deposits, checks, merchant statements for funds processed through the case management system for 39 court locations and administration;

• Review and process accounting documents for accuracy; routinely serve as Fiscal's department liaison to court bookkeepers, rural court trainers, magistrate judges, and other staff regarding policies, practices, and procedures;

• Verify and disburse all post-judgment restitution collection transactions and garnishment efforts; interface with and provide customer service to defendants and victims to ensure timely payment of judgments; 

• Assist bookkeepers with researching complex accounting discrepancies and advise on appropriate remedies; manage Help Desk calls related to accounting requests and functions;

• Account for monies collected by courts that are deposited into court's trust account and the state's general fund; accumulate revenue transaction information and enter into the state's accounting system;

• Review documents related to monies collected by courts that are deposited on behalf of other government entities; process disbursements of funds related to state and city revenues and prepare journal entries.

• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures manual for court staff;

• Coordinate timely submission of Unclaimed Property Reports;

• Special projects as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor, Finance Officer, or Chief Financial Officer.

• Occasional travel may be required to outlying areas for training and/or audit purposes.

Who Are We Seeking?

You will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of automated accounting systems;

• Knowledge of financial accounting software such as IRIS and ALDER;

• Working knowledge of general record keeping and accounting practices and terminology, including techniques and methods used in reconciliation of accounts and auditing;

• Ability to read, understand, explain, and apply complex rules, regulations and procedures;

• Ability to search for, select, and compile data and information and identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections;

• Ability to train and/or lead staff.

Work Hours

Full-time court employees currently work 37.5 hours per week.  The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

LETTER OF INTEREST

Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.

Your letter should:

1. Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2. Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3. Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.

Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Benefits

We provide a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package.  The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents

• Vision plan (optional)

• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security

• Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)

• Personal leave accrual

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:

   http://www.courts.alaska.gov

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:

VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND two years of technical accounting work experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net).

The required technical accounting work experience is met by service as a Senior Accounting Clerk with the Alaska Court System, or equivalent experience with another employer.

OR

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college AND one year of technical accounting work experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net).

The required technical accounting work experience is met by service as a Senior Accounting Clerk with the Alaska Court System, or equivalent experience with another employer.

OR

An associate's degree in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net).

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.

• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• List of at least three (3) professional references, with current contact information.

• Last two performance evaluations and/or letters of recommendation.

LETTER OF INTEREST

Please attach this to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov

Your letter should:

1. Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

2. Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

3. Explain why you are the best candidate for the position.

Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase.

WORK HISTORY

If using work experience not already documented in your application, 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 will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

NEPOTISM REVIEW

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION

Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document.  Acceptable websites include: www.ratatype.com and www.typingtest.com.

In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location.  A list of locations is available at: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices.  

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information. 

Contact Information:

Contact Title: Recruitment

E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone Number: (907) 264-8242