Travel Coordinator (Accounting Technician 2 - PCN 053508)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
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The Department of Education and Early Development is recruiting for a Travel Coordinator (Accounting Technician 2) for our Administrative Services Division.

What you will be doing:
The incumbent will work both independently and as part of a team to oversee departmental travel, approvals in the state accounting system (IRIS), treasury receipts, drawing federal funds, processing adjusting journal entries (AJEs), accounts payable and serving as the liaison for Shared Services of Alaska (SSOA).

Our organization, mission, and culture:
DEEDs mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. We have a vision that all students can succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best value of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. For information on DEED, please review our website, position will help carry out the mission and vision by providing financial administrative support across the entire department, enabling staff to provide support to schools, district, student, and families statewide.

The benefits of joining our team:
Our office is conveniently located in the state office building in downtown Juneau. The position is assigned a cubical with ample light and has the option for teleworking after an initial training period, with the opportunity for flexible scheduling. The office is centrally located with plenty of parking; nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery store; and is close to several trails and gyms.

The working environment you can expect:
The Fiscal team is small, close-knit team. We value an attitude of service, strong collaborative relationships, communication, and teamwork. We provide cross training and process-based work that assures consistency across the team

Who we are looking for:
* Experience with researching and submitting transactions in IRIS, the State of Alaskas online accounting system, or other large-scale computerized accounting systems
* Experience with ALDER, or other large-scale computerized data reporting systems, including the ability to create reports
* Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
* Ability to multitask without compromising deadlines
* Ability to perform tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy 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.

At the time of the interview:
Please provide three professional references with their contact information (email or phone), including full name, title, and company.

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 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Annie Lazo-Chappell
Accountant IV
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