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State of Alaska lists this Accounting Technician 3 opportunity in juneau, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $33.12 Hourly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55374
Department: Labor & Workforce Development
Division: ASD-Management Services
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Administrative Services
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 16
Job Description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Administrative Services is recruiting for an
Accounting Technician 3 located in Juneau!
No Cover Letter Required!
This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 16.
What You Will Be Doing:
Join our Fiscal Team as an Accounting Technician 3 and play an important role in supporting critical financial operations across the Department. In this role, the Accounting Technician 3 will serve as the Department's primary point of contact for travel-related transactions, policies, and procedures. The position will provide guidance and training to staff and Travel Planners while independently reviewing, auditing, certifying, and monitoring travel, PCard, and reimbursement transactions to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with applicable requirements. Responsibilities include identifying and resolving discrepancies, monitoring outstanding transactions and fiscal year-end travel activity, and coordinating the Department's annual Executive Travel Report. The position will also manage the Department's One Card program and support the Fiscal Unit by providing backup coverage for payables functions as needed. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sound fiscal practices, provide valuable support to staff across the Department.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a dynamic department serving Alaskans looking for employment, returning to work, or receiving training necessary to improve their skillsets. Our mission is to provide safe and legal working conditions, ensure worker protection, and advance employment opportunities.
The culture is one of dedication, quality work, and a true enjoyment of the workplace and those we work with; we are dedicated to developing our staff and seeing them succeed and promote a collegial workplace.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Our team is comprised of highly motivated, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals who strive to provide excellent financial, analytical, and support services as part of a cohesive, productive, and positive group of professionals. We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer a hybrid telework environment after successful completion of the probationary period, along with flexible scheduling and fun team events that promote a collegial and supportive workplace.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The position is located in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development building at 1111 W. 8th Street, Suite 308, Juneau, AK 99801. The building sits along the Gastineau Channel next to the Sea Walk and Whale Sculpture, with beautiful views of Mt. Juneau, downtown Juneau, and ample parking provided.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
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.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of technical level accounting or bookkeeping experience, of which at least one year was at the full-proficiency level.
Substitutions:
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.
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 in order to be considered for employment at this time.
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.
Post-Secondary transcripts, if using education 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 "" 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 (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
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 , 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
Shiela Daguimol
Accountant 4
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 (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
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Worksite address
juneau, AK, 99812, US
Who can apply
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