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Accounting Technician 3 (PCN 062007)

State of Alaska
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026
💰 $124,200/yr

About the role

Posting number: 54901

Department: Health

Division: Behavioral Health

Job classification: Accounting Technician 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Miscellaneous, Business, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply.


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

Welcome to the Department of Health.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team. 

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today.


This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.
Join our team and play a key role in managing the fiduciary duties of the Division of Behavioral Health.

What You Will Be Doing:
Join our team and play a key role in managing the fiduciary duties of the Division of Behavioral Health! In this position, you will work with a team of accounting professionals to provide support and technical assistance for the Division's budget, coordinate the Department of Health's financial requirements with the Division's multiple federal programs, and ensure alignment with relevant regulatory policies. 

You will aid financial reviews, reconciliation of expenditures and revenues, and assist with the preparation and implementation of corrective action plans in response to audit findings.

This is an opportunity to directly influence the alignment of behavioral health services with state and federal regulations, while driving continuous improvement in fiduciary responsibility. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on Alaska's healthcare future, we would like to hear from you.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to promote an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships.

Our Division Values: Connection, Collaboration, and Community.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
We are a small, dynamic team with opportunities to pursue your areas of interest and training to grow your skill set. We value employees with compassion, diversity, and integrity. 

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Juneau Central Office: Centered in the vibrant downtown near the Alaska State Capitol Building, courthouse, Governor's mansion, and state and city museums. We are within walking distance of various restaurants, coffee shops, and gift stores (350 Main Street, Suite 214, Juneau, AK 99811).

A hybrid work environment affords opportunity for designated telework and in-office days.

Who We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:
  • 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.
  • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
  • 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.
  • Oral and Written Communicat

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