Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 089015)
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Our Juneau Headquarters Office, situated in the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Accounting Technician 2 (PCN 08-9015) for the Division of Investments, Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development. This position is onsite only and not available for telework.
Examples of duties:
Efficiently manage the journaling and distribution of daily cash receipts, suspense items, and adjusting entries into the general ledger accounts in IRIS for the Division of Economic Development's revolving loan funds.
Accurately prepare and enter transactions into the IRIS system as well as the subsidiary loan servicing system (LOANS).
Conduct thorough reconciliations between the IRIS general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
- Compile and prepare detailed monthly cash availability summaries for the revolving loan funds.
What Makes You the Perfect Fit?
If you thrive on building strong, trusting relationships with your team and clients, and you foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration, then this is the role you've been looking for.
Why Apply?
Impact: Play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. Helping to make a direct positive impact in the lives of the Alaskans that we serve.
If you’re ready to embrace a challenge and contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become an integral part of our success story.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Investments administers and services several loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed 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 a work-life balance, the team is a small, welcoming community of loan officers, collection officers, loan closers, accountants, and technicians. You will be part of a team that promotes economic development and works closely with small businesses and commercial fishermen throughout the State of Alaska.
The benefits of joining our team:
We invite you to seize an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact both within our organization and across Alaska’s economy. In this dynamic role, your contributions will be instrumental in driving our success while directly benefiting the residents we proudly serve. As part of our division, committed to delivering outstanding customer service, you’ll have the chance to help shape brighter futures for Alaskans through your dedication and expertise.
If you’re inspired to create positive change and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our close-knit team, where mentorship, camaraderie, innovation, and excellence are not just values but the foundation of everything we do. Together, we strive for exceptional results and celebrate the impact we make within our community and beyond.
Within the General Ledger section of this division, you’ll gain invaluable experience in fund accounting, loan interest calculation, and contributing to year-end CAFR statements. These skills will significantly enhance your professional profile. Notably, this section has a proven track record of fostering growth by promoting from within and empowering employees with challenging, rewarding tasks.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a team whose work directly strengthens Alaska’s economic foundation—a role that brings both professional advancement and personal fulfillment. We’re excited to welcome dedicated, driven individuals ready to achieve extraordinary results. Could this be your next great adventure? Let’s make it happen!
The working environment you can expect:
As this is an on-site position, you will be working in our headquarters office located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere in a fully resourced and modern office space, with splendid views of Mount Juneau.
The 9th floor, has a fully equipped and spacious break room, that you will have full access to, as well as easy access to various restaurants and coffee shops downtown.
Our Investments team fosters a cooperative environment through staff empowerment, accountability, and professionalism.
Who we are looking for:
Strong Accounting Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of accounting procedures, practices, and automated accounting systems, including experience with IRIS FIN and ALDER.
Analytical Skills: Expertise in identifying data discrepancies, making corrections, and interpreting account data, particularly in loan servicing and activity, including interest and amortization.
Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, and regulations effectively.
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication abilities to interact with others clearly and professionally.
Work Ethic and Organizational Skills: Demonstrated strong work ethic, personal accountability, punctuality, reliability, and the ability to multitask with attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant(s) are requested to submit:
Three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their current daytime contact phone numbers and email address;
Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations (if available), or three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
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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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Tamara Criddle
Accountant 4
(907) 465-2510