Accounting Technician-KUAC

KUAC FM and TV requires an accounting technician to provide fiscal, accounting and administrative support for the KUAC business office. Join the fast paced team at KUAC, the public broadcasting radio and television service for Interior Alaska. Provide your fiscal and administrative skills to ensure donations and contributions from KUAC’s supporters are well managed and used to help meet the public broadcasting mission to educate, inform and inspire.

The Accounting Technician plays a vital role in supporting daily financial operations by ensuring accurate processing, tracking, and reporting of fiscal transactions. This position is responsible for tasks such as accounts payable and receivable processing, reconciliation of financial records, purchasing support, and maintaining compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The Accounting Technician works closely with internal departments, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, provide financial information, and support budgeting and reporting activities. Success in this role requires proficiency with financial systems, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, problem-solving, and contributing to the financial integrity of an organization.

To succeed as an Accounting Technician, you should be highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with numbers, processes, and financial systems. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential, as this role often involves balancing recurring tasks with time-sensitive requests. A proactive mindset and commitment to accuracy will help ensure financial records are complete, compliant, and reliable.

Success in this role also requires clear communication and a collaborative approach. You’ll regularly work with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, answer questions, and support fiscal operations, so professionalism and responsiveness are key. Comfort with technology, including spreadsheets and financial software, will help you work efficiently and adapt to evolving systems and procedures.

Individuals who thrive in this role are dependable, solutions-oriented, and take pride in supporting the financial integrity of their organization. A willingness to learn, ask questions, and continuously improve processes will set you apart and create opportunities for growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

College coursework in Accounting or related field and one year entry-level accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred knowledge and skills include: proficiency with UA Banner finance system, familiarity with QuickBooks, and familiarity with BOR policies and UA regulations.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Trothy Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a part-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 76, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.