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- Position Information
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Independently performs professional accounting work in the maintenance of an accounting system; analyzes fiscal data; and performs other related duties as required.
Duties may include but are not limited to: sets up and maintains accounting records required in the control of fiscal operations; classifies, codes, and creates posting controls for pre-audits; compiles, classifies, verifies, evaluates and prepares reports and financial statements of fiscal data; takes trial balances, makes adjusting and closing entries; distributes accounting documents covering encumbrances, expenditures and revenues to proper accounts and funds; participates in making studies and estimates of department’s revenues and operating costs and assists in working out allocations of funds to various programs or activities; supervises clerical personnel concerned with fiscal control records; provides advice and assistance to departmental officials and management; develops and refines cost accounting procedures, inventory and property records; maintains budget control.
Current Vacancy:
There is one (1) vacancy with Department of Budget & Fiscal Services, Accounting Division, located in Honolulu at the Fasi Municipal Building.If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used for current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
- Additional Job Information
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Applications must be submitted online by March 18, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
Some notifications may be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
– use a valid e-mail account;
– verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
– are subscribed to email notices;
– check your spam folders; and
– add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list. - Minimum Qualification Requirements
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses. Six of the 12 credits must be above the beginning or elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university.Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor’s degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcripts by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of experience in professional accounting.Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of commercial accounting; preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting; and the ability to devise, modify and install accounting methods, techniques and procedures; prepare complete and accurate accounting records and statements; and analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.
Substitution:
A master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for one of the required two years of professional accounting experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Master’s degree in Accounting in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcripts by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. - Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation………….100%
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
— Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate “none.” Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Accountant III (SR-20) position requires applicants to have the equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses.Note: Six of the 12 credits must be above the beginning or elementary course level from an accredited four-year college or university.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcripts by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned.
Do you meet this education requirement?
- I have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- I have a Bachelor’s degree in a major other than Accounting, but have at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses, of which six of the 12 credits are above the elementary course level.
- I have a Master’s degree in Accounting.
- I do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have two years of experience in professional (i.e., post bachelor’s degree/non-clerical) accounting.Substitution: A Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for the one year of the required professional accounting experience. You must submit evidence of your Master’s in Accounting in order to receive credit for the substitution.
Do you meet the experience requirement?
- Yes, I have at least two years of professional (post-Bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) accounting experience.
- Yes, I have a Master’s degree in Accounting to substitute for the one year of professional accounting experience.
- No, I do not have the required professional accounting experience.
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Describe your professional (post-Bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) accounting experience. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of your duties and responsibilities, the accounting system(s) you used, and the amount of time spent on such work.05
Describe your experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, worksheets, reports, and forecasts/projections. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work.06
Describe your experience in preparing budgets and management reports and assisting management in decision-making processes for the organization. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work.07
Any attachments you upload to your application will be used by the Department of Human Resources for the verification of EDUCATION only, and will not be forwarded to the hiring agencies. Please do not include sensitive personal identification information (e.g., social security number, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, etc.) as a part of your attachments.NOTE: Materials for claiming veteran’s preference points (e.g., DD214 form, etc.) must be mailed or dropped off to the following address within 7 days of filing this application: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Electronic attachments of materials for claiming veteran’s preference points will not be accepted.
- I have read and understood the above statement.
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