Accounting Technician 1/2 Flex (PCN 07-5832) - Juneau

Job Description · This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358). · ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS · The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an · Accounting Technician 1/2 · No Co ...

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Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).


ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an

Accounting Technician 1/2

No Cover Letter Required

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 12/14.

This position is located in Juneau. However, this position may be relocated within Alaska with necessary approvals where infrastructure allows.


What You Will Be Doing:

We support your career growth by offering a clear path to advancement from Accounting Tech 1 to Accounting Tech 2 upon meeting the requirements and completing the training plan (usually within 18 months).

As a part of our Juneau Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax team, this position provides customer service support to the public by telephone or email, and registers new employers for UI Tax accounts.

This position processes Alaska Quarterly Contribution reports and tax payments, researches and updates discrepancies in employer accounts and employee wage records, prepares and processes accounting adjustments and refunds.

We work in concert with five field offices located in Juneau, Anchorage, Kenai, Wasilla, and Fairbanks.


Our Mission, Values, And Culture:

The UI Tax unit fosters and promotes the welfare of wage earners by continuously educating employers to report and pay contributions correctly.

You will join a team of specialists who register and maintain employer accounts for Alaska's employers who report their workers' wages every quarter.

These records are used to calculate unemployment taxes and unemployment benefits in accordance with applicable provision of the Alaska Statutes and Regulations.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team:
We value dedication to learning, communication, and team spirit. We encourage contributions of ideas toward improvements in our operations.

We have many promotional paths within the Tax unit and the division based upon your interests, and are looking for individuals who are motivated to develop UI program knowledge and grow within our organization.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located at 1111 W 8th St. Room 203, with plenty of parking, near beautiful downtown Juneau with easy break-time access to the Juneau Seawalk.

The Juneau Tax team is a small office with many long term employees who work independently and as a team dealing with numbers, but also educate employers and third parties from many different parts of the state and country on reporting wages and paying UI taxes.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

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.

Teamwork:

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Information Assurance:

Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

Minimum Qualifications


Accounting Technician Level 1:
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).

Accounting Technician Level 2:
One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical 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

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.


FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This is a flexibly staffed position with the opportunity to advance to Level 2 upon management's assessment that the incumbent is performing adequately and has successfully completed training as an Accounting Technician 1.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).

A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
Copies of transcripts if education is being used to meet minimum qualifications.


LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.

It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.


APPLICATION
NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) 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 successfully apply.

Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page.

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 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.


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 must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment.

If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN
EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in 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.

state university 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 state university.

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 name, your job title, dates of employment, 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.


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, you must mark that it does not apply to you.


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 toll free) or 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 '' domains. For information on allowing emails from the '' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at


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 or in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 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 toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to:
For applicant password assistance please visit:

Contact Information

Ginalyn Markovich

Central Office Supervisor


Phone:
Careers With The State Of Alaska Offer MANY Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska.

Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits.

(Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.

AVTEC
Confidential
Correctional Officers
Marine Engineers
Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
Supervisory
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts
Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
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

Note:
The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year