Utility billing technician
Location
Anchorage, AK | United States
Job description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Division of Facilities Services is looking for a Utility Billing Technician (Accounting Technician 2/3 Flex) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Accounting Technician 2 - $24.65 Hourly
Accounting Technician 3 - $28.31 Hourly
What you will be doing: This position performs journey level work in accounting and financial management to handle and process public facility utility bills for DFS. This includes receiving the bills, applying coding, logging data, submitting bills for payment timely, troubleshooting and addressing billing discrepancies, research, vendor communications, conducting spend analysis and trending, preparing reports, and handling encumbrances. This work requires substantial knowledge and coordination of multiple processes and procedures by applying established policy, rules, and regulations. There is a large volume of work which requires close attention to detail and accuracy is paramount. The position works closely with other administrative staff in ensuring all utility bills are processed, data is tracked and accurate, reporting is completed and timely, and we strive for zero late fees or shut off notices. The work is fast paced and challenging, and we provide full training and support to ensure success. This position may also cross train with other administrative staff and perform other duties as assigned.
Our organization, mission, and culture: DOT&PF is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that delivers performance-based results, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and services that benefit the public. Division of Facilities Services delivers, improves, and maintains safe and reliable facilities across Alaska. We strive to be the premier facilities service provider for Alaskans. We achieve shared goals through strategic collaboration, planning, and continuous improvement. We leverage experience, technology, and industry best practices to optimize our facilities and make evidence-based decisions.
The benefits of joining our team: This position is part of a productive team that is highly valued, has opportunities for personal and professional career growth, and possesses the ability to make a positive impact in all facilities across Alaska. This position offers great health, retirement and leave benefits.
The future incumbent in this position will have an opportunity to further develop skills and build knowledge and competencies in the financial and administrative arena.
The working environment you can expect: This position is located at the DOT&PF Annex building at 2200 E 42nd Ave in Anchorage with ample parking on site, access to mostly everything you need from shopping, restaurants, hiking trails, and more. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and provide a diverse and flexible work environment where creative problem solving, and open minds are encouraged.
This work is primarily performed in an office setting, with a possibility for a hybrid telework schedule.
Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
- 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.
- Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
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Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Technician 2:
One year of entry technical level accounting or 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.
Accounting Technician 3:
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
At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Three (3) professional references including daytime contact information.
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the
Accounting Technician 2 or Accounting Technician 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 2, promotion to the Level 3 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
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’s 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.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Name: Natalie Wolfe, Administrative Operations Manager
Phone: (907) 269-0856
Email: [email protected]
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 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 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
- Eleven paid holidays a year
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