Accounting Technician 1

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitative Services, is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska.
What you will be doing: This position will be primarily responsible for processing Health & Rehabilitation Services medical contracts as well as working with encumbrances, paying non-contractual invoices, and processing adjusting journal entries.
The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, auditing, reconciling and paying medical and mental health contract invoices by ensuring that they are in accordance with the specific contract language and appropriate authorized discounts.
The Accounting Technician will assist the Administrative Officer 2 with budget preparations, including producing reports through MS Excel.
This position will also assist in contract negotiations, contract amendments, providing budgetary contract reports and producing a monthly high-cost report.
Our organization, mission and culture: HARS Vision Statement: We are committed to the well-being of those under the care of the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Individuals will be treated in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner.
We are dedicated to providing essential care and to promoting health and rehabilitation.
HARS Mission Statement: To provide timely access to essential care through an evidence-based multidisciplinary approach.
We are committed to a culture of professionalism, quality & safety.
The benefits of joining our team: State benefit package including 11 paid holidays and leave accrual.
Working for the Department of Corrections you will not only be an important part of a team but also have the opportunity for expansive learning in many areas and processes and an opportunity for advancement and growth.
The working environment you can expect: This position works in the Health & Rehabilitation Services, Anchorage Central Office in the Atwood building in downtown Anchorage.
Covered parking at the Linny Pacillo parking is provided for free.
Beautiful views and access to all the amenities of being in downtown Anchorage.
This position works in an office setting with other staff.
Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone with: Experience with IRIS-FIN, including entering payments, setting up GAE’s, and running Alder reports: Experience with medical billing & contracts; Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner in both written and verbal format; Excellent organizational skills and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task; Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and Outlook); Strong work ethic to include a positive attitude, punctuality, attendance and accountability.
Minimum Qualifications One year of clerical work experience maintaining records that included using computer systems and performing basic arithmetic calculations.
Substitutions: 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).
Additional Required Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Applicants are required to either attach to their application or provide at time of interview the following: Last three performance evaluations PREA NOTIFICATION The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders.
PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including: Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
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 can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges, universities, or high schools may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
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.
post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution or high school.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time.
Applicant Profiles 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.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS).
A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS.
DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice.
Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
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.
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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.
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)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 https://doa.
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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.
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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 expensesRetirement 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 optionsSee https://doa.
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html for additional information 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.
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