ACCOUNTANT I AND II - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i in Downtown Honolulu seeks to fill immediate vacancies for temporary full-time and permanent full-time accounting positions at Levels I and II.

Level I provides training in practical accounting principles within a structured program. Level II is an advanced trainee role that progresses toward independent work across assigned duties.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Accountant II requires six (6) months of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.
• Substitutions allowed as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Level I responsibilities: training and assisting in a trainee capacity in activities pertaining to professional accounting work; assignments are part of a planned, organized training program with detailed instructions and close review.
• Level II responsibilities: advanced trainee performing a variety of assignments ranging from simple to moderately difficult, progressing to full performance as an independent worker.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0159

The 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 - $4,368 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Level II - $4,725 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.

This recruitment will be used to fill both temporary full-time and permanent full-time positions.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

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.

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 shall 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.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs).

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.