State of Alaska · 12 hours ago
Accounting Technician 1 (ACPE)
Juneau, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expThe State of Alaska is seeking a qualified individual for the Accounting Technician 1 position at the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE). The role involves processing daily loan payments, reconciling payment receipts, and preparing reports to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in financial data management.
ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Monitor and track all loan payment activities that occur in multiple bank accounts
Scan checks, prepare payment transfer files, initiate ACHs, and ensure entries are made timely in the State of Alaska’s financial/procurement system (IRIS)
Ensure monthly reports and statements are imported/downloaded timely and accurately
Perform payment activity and balance sheet account reconciliations
Maintain desk procedures
Support and communicate with Finance and agency staff
Qualification
Required
One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations
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)
Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting procedures, methods, and terminology
Knowledge of techniques and methods used in reconciliation of accounts
Knowledge of automated accounting systems
Skill in performing calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages structures
Skill in organizing and evaluating data
Skill in operating office machines, including 10-key adding machine and a computer
Skill in using spreadsheets and accounting programs
Ability to collect, assemble, organize and evaluate accounting data
Ability to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in data and determine how to make corrections
Ability to interpret the significance of accounting data and prepare accurate reports
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers, copy machines, and calculators
Ability to demonstrate effective verbal communication with colleagues
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
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
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
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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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