Account Clerk II - Lihue, Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary in Lihue, Kauai seeks an Account Clerk II to maintain subsidiary ledgers and complex clerical records. The role may involve supervising staff and participating in moderately complex clerical tasks, and requires attention to detail in financial data. Other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have strong arithmetic and spelling skills, plus the ability to follow directions and handle numeric information accurately. Substitution options are available for education vs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of arithmetic and spelling; ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts and clerical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and other clerical accounting records.
• May supervise and participate in moderately complex clerical work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Arithmetic ability

Spelling accuracy

Following directions

Attention to numeric detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in accounting

Accounting coursework

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-143JC, Account Clerk II, SR-08, Lihue, Kauai.Performs the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers and other complex clerical work in the maintenance of accounts and quantitative records, with or without the use of accounting machines; may supervise and participate in performing moderately complex clerical work; and performs other duties as required.

General Experience:

One-half (1/2) year of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of arithmetic and spelling and possession of the abilities to follow oral and written directions, to write simply and directly and to observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.

Specialized Experience:

One (1) year of work experience which involved posting to accounting records and other systematizing of fiscal information; i.e., computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep sets of financial accounting records complete and to derive reports therefrom. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting classification and terminology pertinent to accounts maintenance operations and office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of transactions and accounting information.

Non-Qualifying Experience:

Experience as an inventory clerk, stock clerk, supply clerk, or other related work which is primarily concerned with posting non-fiscal data or checking accuracy of computations and which does not involve or require any fiscal record keeping knowledge is not considered qualifying specialized experience.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Education for Experience:

• 1. Graduation from high school or equivalent with courses in basic English and arithmetic may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.
• 2. An associate's degree or equivalent in accounting from an accredited business school, community college, or other comparable institution may be substituted for specialized experience on the basis of one (1) year of such training for one (1) school year of experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• 3. Completion of one (1) school year of an accounting, business or related curriculum at an accredited business school, community college, or other comparable institution may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience provided the training included at least three (3) credits per semester of accounting courses.
• 4. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program may be substituted for Specialized Experience on the following basis:
  • (a) A baccalaureate degree in accounting will be deemed to have met all of the experience requirements.
  • (b) Fifteen (15) semester hours of training may be substituted for six (6) months of experience, up to a maximum of three and one-half (3-1/2) years provided the training included at least three (3) credits per semester of accounting courses such as: accounting, theory and methods used to record and report financial information; analysis of methods for valuing the assets, liabilities, and ownership; etc.

Education:

If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.