ACCOUNTANT I AND II - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 47,351 - 51,224; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is hiring for temporary and permanent full-time accounting positions in Downtown. Level I positions involve training in professional accounting work, while Level II roles require prior accounting knowledge. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with accounting credits and, for Level II, six months of experience. The positions offer a monthly salary between $4,243 and $4,590, with potential civil service membership after probation. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and those seeking to advance their accounting career.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college with 12 credit hours in accounting.
• Accountant I requires no experience; Accountant II needs 6 months of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in professional accounting work as a trainee.
• Perform assignments to gain experience in accounting principles.
• Apply accounting knowledge in carrying out assignments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or auditing

Job description

Recruitment Information

Immediate vacancies are temporary full-time and permanent full-time positions located in Downtown with the following departments:

• Department of Accounting & General Services
• Department of Budget & Finance
• Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Salary

Level I - $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Level II - $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D)

Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.

Duties Summary

Level I

Receives training and assists in a trainee capacity in activities pertaining to professional accounting work and performs other duties as required. This class involves assignments designed to provide experience in the practical application of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques, and familiarity with the nature and structure of the particular accounting system. Assignments are part of a planned, organized training program and are characterized by detailed instructions and close review.

Level II

Is an advanced trainee and performs a variety of assignments ranging from the simple to moderately difficult which do not require the services of a fully trained accountant, and performs other related duties as assigned. As an advanced trainee, the incumbent advances as part of their progression to full performance as an independent worker. This class is required to apply knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and practices in carrying out assignments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects for both levels.
• Accounting Experience: Accountant I: None required. Accountant II: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.