ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 2 (PCN 252673) - Anchorage Alaska

Company: Alaska State Troopers
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posted On: 11/21/2024

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The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) - Alaska International Airport System (AIAS) is seeking a qualified team player to join our team and help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
We are looking for an Accounting Technician 2 who will be responsible for reviewing and certifying accounts payable (A/P) and receivable (A/R) transactions of three Accounting Technician 1 positions and will work under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor in the AIAS Accounting Office for Anchorage International Airport. Duties include performing accounting functions adhering to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Alaska statutes and regulations, and Alaska International Airport Systems policies, including reconciling a/p and a/r, processing transactions in IRIS and ALDER, issuing invoices for fees due to the airport, receiving and processing payments, clearing daily suspense accounts, posting cash in the revenue system, and researching and performing refunds and corrective transactions. The selected candidate will also review lease agreements for accurate billing, pull reports for audits and analysis and serve as backup for the Accounting Supervisor occasionally. Besides IRIS and ALDER, this position will work with various accounting and office software applications, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Edge, Teams); airport revenue accounting system (Amadeus PROPworks); JasperSoft based reports, and proprietary Airport Information System (AIS).
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Our division's mission is to Keep Alaska Flying and Thriving. Because of limited road access, Alaskans and Alaska's economy depend on aviation to move people and goods. The AIAS, comprised of Ted Stevens Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports, provides the primary transportation corridors for intra- and out-of-state travelers and freight. The economic benefits contributed to the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities by the AIAS is approximately $2 billion combined. This position is critical to account properly, accurately, and timely for the millions of dollars of AIAS revenue. In this role, you are essentially the first responder who identifies then notifies others of data inconsistencies or noncompliance with contract, state, and federal requirements and works with others to resolve.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Fiscal team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we embrace the department's mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure." Your position is highly valued to accurately and efficiently perform your duties and also to timely notify customers and/or internal personnel of data inconsistencies or other financial issues relative to A/P and A/R.
The working environment you can expect:
Our office is located at 5000 W. International Airport Road in Anchorage. The selected candidate will work with a collaborative team that is comprised of highly motivated and dedicated individuals who strive to provide excellent service and support and respect the individual. We promote a healthy life and work balance and enjoy a positive work environment.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers 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.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Minimum Qualifications:
  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.
  NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLYAt the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
  • Three (3) professional references including daytime contact information.
  • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations.AIRPORT SECURITY BADGE: Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
    EDUCATION:
    To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
    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's 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. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
    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 (907) 465-4095 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.
    For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:Name: Hailey Standish, Recruitment Coordinator
    Phone: (907) 451-2542
    Email: hailey.standish@alaska.gov
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