Accounting Technician 1 (PCN 063867)

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. 

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Family and Community Services,
Office of Children's Services (OCS) is
recruiting for full-time Accounting Technician 1 located in
Fairbanks, Alaska.

What you will be doing
As an Accounting Technician 1, you will support the travel and /or accounting section of the division. These tasks include, but are not limited to, coordinating requests for goods and services or processing payroll which involves detailed auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of invoices and payments; coordinating travel booking which involves auditing, reconciling, and detailed record keeping of divisional travel events for employees and clients; participating in the continuous improvement process related to travel and accounts payable processing for the State of Alaska

Our organization, mission and cultureThe Office of Children's Services strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
 
The Mission of the Office of Children's Services is: Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.
 
Everything we do is underpinned by our Core Values.
Benefits of joining our team
The Office of Children's Services is committed to an organizational culture that values each team member. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We celebrate and value the diversity of our employees, partners, and families we serve. Your first 6 months in the agency are probationary and considered a training period, with formal and on-the-job training with your supervisor and your colleagues.
Full-time benefits of this position include but are not limited to: Insurance Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Paid Leave; and twelve paid holidays per year. Please see the benefits tab on this posting for more information. 
Working environment you can expect
This position will be located in the Fairbanks office. The successful candidate will be part of a team which coordinates and fiscally reconciles Divisional travel for staff and families which we serve, and/or the Regional Accounting Team which processes all other support activities including but not limited to payroll, inventory management and supplies. The Office of Children's Services requires staff to work overtime when deemed necessary. OCS Staff are considered essential and are expected to work during pandemic and other natural disasters.  The agency also supports a healthy work/life balance for all staff

For information on the Fairbanks community (including schools, hospitals, housing) please review the Alaska Community Profiles.

We are seeking a candidate with the following competencies:

1. 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.
2. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
3. Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
4. 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 State 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.
5. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

Special Note

• All positions require valid ID and successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Accounting Technician 1, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs