Accounting Technician 2 (Pcn 04-7010)

The Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) is currently recruiting Accounting Technician 2 to fill a full-time permanent position in our Anchorage office.

Are you looking for a job that includes:

• Working with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team

• Having opportunities for career progression - promote!

• Flexible work arrangements upon completion of training, including the ability to work from home up to 4 days per week. 

• A chance to learn about all areas of child support by working with our various sections.

• Playing a direct role in improving the lives of Alaskans by supporting the child support program

If you are interested in working in a dynamic agency where you will be a part of this vision, then we want you!

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for independently performing audits and adjustments of child support cases, which requires documenting support, payments, and credits in compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations.

Duties require the incumbent to reconcile financial data from multiple databases or records from another child support agency. Other adjustments may include new case setup, reinstatements, modifications, and distribution verifications when children are receiving public assistance benefits under Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Tribal TANF, and Foster Care.

The position is also responsible for training accounting technicians and promoting good working relationships with staff within the Division, State, and other agencies.

The benefits of joining our team:

Located in the Atwood building in downtown Anchorage, we are a large division with 196 employees.

In your role, you will have a direct influence on the agency's ability to attain federal and department goals and objectives effectively and efficiently.

Along with the benefits provided by the State of Alaska, including health insurance and retirement, you will receive the benefits of in-depth training on how to do the work, multiple advancement opportunities, and a management team that empowers and mentors staff who are interested in progression.

This position requires in-person training, and office presence is required.

Whom we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures, practices, and terminology in order to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.

• Working knowledge of techniques and methods used in reconciliation of accounts and auditing, including the ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and make corrections.

• Ability to use strong analytical and detail-oriented skills to collect, organize and analyze accounting data, including revenue and expenditure accounts, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate reports.

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to train or lead staff.

One year of entry technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Substitutions:

Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college 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) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting.NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

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.

Background Check

The successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check.

At the time of application, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

• Copy of transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

• Cover letter - see instructions below.

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• Copies of all performance evaluations received for the last two years. If performance evaluations are not available, you may substitute a written statement explaining why they were not available, or two letters of professional reference.

• Typing certification (dated within one year) showing the ability to type a minimum of 35 gross words per minute with an accuracy rate of 95% or higher. Typing certifications are available at any Alaska Job Center location. Location information is available at the following web page: www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices/index.html

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully.

Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching documents to your application  or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered. (Revenue)

Cover Letter

A professionally written cover letter is required and is key to an interview for this position. The cover letter must clearly describe, in detail, how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Explain the experience you gained that is applicable to the minimum qualifications, the employer, the position, and the number of months you worked there.

Please give specific examples to demonstrate your experience or you may not advance to the next step of the selection process.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online, or fax or email it using the contact information listed below. The cover letter will be required prior to the closing of this recruitment. Your cover letter will be used to determine whether you will advance to the interview

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.

Supplemental Questions

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions.

The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field. Copies of transcripts will be required prior to the closing of this recruitment.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

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 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.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 in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

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For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Sandy McDermott

Administrative Officer 1

Phone: 907-269-6800

Dor.cssd.directors.office@alaska.gov