If you enjoy working in a positive environment along side a high-performing team, variety in your day to day work, and learning new things, this could be the job for you!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position is responsible for the processing and auditing of invoices to ensure the requirements of the Alaska Administrative Manual have been met. Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness are key components in the processing of payments that have been coded and approved. Additional duties include processing a wide variety of financial transactions relating to the accounts payable section, such as, encumbrances; agency journal entries; cancel/stop pay warrants; and vendor statement reconciliation in the State of Alaska Financial Accounting System.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND CULTURE

Our mission at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is to provide highly motivated, effective professionals to execute global, theater, and state operations. We are always prepared to respond to and assist in the recovery from domestic disasters and emergencies; we serve and support Alaska's veterans; educate Alaska teens in disciplined, structured environments; and cultivate ethically driven members into strong, capable, and innovative leaders.

The Division of Administrative Services continues to maintain excellent service delivery to our customers by ensuring our finance and accounting structures are maintained and updated, facilitating critical decision making, and fulfilling state and federal reporting requirements. We are a highly motivated, customer-service oriented agency, and the Accounting Clerk plays a vital role in delivering services, contributing to the agency's mission, and supporting Alaska’s military and veteran population.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

This position works in a positive and respectful team of finance and accounting personnel under the direction of the Department Finance Officer.

Some of the benefits of working in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs include:

• Comprehensive health care and employee wellness programs

• Retirement plans

• Flexible schedules including leave benefits, and holidays

• Opportunity to become a member of a union with additional benefits including free college, legal services, training, and consumer benefits

• Access to on-site gym facilities with no membership fees

• On-site café facility

• Career development opportunities

• Easy commute from the Valley, Anchorage and Eagle River

• Beautiful campus with walking trails and opportunities to spot wildlife!

• Ample parking and secure building

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT

The Accounting Clerk position is located on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richarson in the National Guard Armory.

This position works on a team that allows everyone's talents to flourish. We are a collaborative, positive, and passionate team focused on challenging and rewarding work. Our leadership is people-focused and team members should feel they have a seat at the table to voice innovative and efficient improvements.

We seek to provide growth opportunities, encourage creative thinking, and promote a friendly and rewarding work environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

• Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check will include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
AND
Six months of paid or volunteer work experience that included using computer systems to enter, retrieve, or communicate information and handling cash or performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Substitutions:
Education from an accredited college or vocational school may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours of college education equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education equal one month of experience).

A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys® scores of skill level 4 or higher in Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), skill level 4 or higher in Applied Math, and skill level 4 or higher in Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information) will substitute for the high school diploma and required experience.

Special Note:
ACT WorkKeys® skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Alaska Job Centers.

Additional Required Information

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

Please provide copies of your last three performance evaluations or three professional letters of reference, if evaluations are not available.

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 can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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.

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.

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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska

Contact Information

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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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)

• 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

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information