State of Alaska · 12 hours ago
Accounting Technician 3
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expThe State of Alaska's Department of Health is looking for an Accounting Technician 3 to join their team. This role involves providing advanced accounting support, managing complex financial operations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a lead fiscal specialist providing advanced accounting support for the Division of Public Health, including the Director’s Office, Rural and Community Health Systems (RCHS), and major workforce programs such as State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) and Healthcare Workforce Enhancement Program (HWEP)
Manage complex financial operations—accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, encumbrances, journal entries, contracts, RSAs, budget monitoring, and quality assurance reports—while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
Support annual budget development and financial reporting by researching funding sources, maintaining tracking tools, assisting with Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), and ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements
Oversee payroll accuracy for assigned sections by reviewing timesheets, correcting coding issues, training staff, resolving payroll errors, and maintaining secure documentation
This position requires strong communication and customer service skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and program staff, assess their fiscal and operational needs, provide accurate information and assistance, resolve problems, and ensure high-quality financial services that support program goals
Qualification
Required
Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level
Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required experience at the non-full-proficiency level
Post secondary 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
Post secondary 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
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods
Self-management: Sets well defined and realistic personal goals, displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Personal leave with increasing accrual rates over time
Hybrid telework options
Excellent insurance coverage
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Company
State of Alaska
System for Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Citizens.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M
Leadership Team
Dominick Liriano
CEO/President
Anne Zink
Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
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