Accountant III and IV

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 61,284 - 83,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation leave

13 holidays annually

ERS retirement

Deferred compensation

FSAs

Job summary

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking an Accountant III/IV to join the Budget and Finance team in Honolulu. The role involves performing professional accounting functions for a fiscal program and supporting multiple project phases.

Applicants should have an accounting degree and relevant experience. This position requires on-site work in Honolulu, with no telecommuting, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in accounting.
• Two years of professional accounting experience (Grade III).
• For Grade IV: three years of professional accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting functions for a fiscal program and related services.
• Work on various phases of a fiscal program as part of the Budget and Finance team.
• Adhere to standard accounting practices and the policies of the accounting system.

Skills

Professional accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

About Us

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu's rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii.

Duties Summary

HART is seeking a candidate to join its Budget and Finance team to perform professional accounting functions as a primary work assignment, along with related services, and to work on various phases of a fiscal program. The authorized level for this recruitment is an Accountant III; with the possibility of filling at the Accountant IV level based on the candidate's qualifications.

Grade-Level Standards and Distinguishing Characteristics

Grade III:

This class is distinguished by responsibility for performing professional accounting work for a fiscal program, where the accounting functions are of a complex nature and are performed in accordance with standard accounting practices and the policies and objectives of the accounting system.

Grade IV:

This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing the most difficult and complex accounting work for a fiscal program.

Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class

Grade III:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and two years of professional work experience in accounting.

Grade IV:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and three years of experience in professional accounting.

License Requirement

None

Physical Requirement

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
• 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
• Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Deferred Compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
• Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

Schedule and Location

The work of this position is conducted in the HART offices in Honolulu, Hawaii (no telecommuting allowed) during typical 8-hour shifts. HART does not cover any relocations costs.

Job Type

Full-time, Contract

Pay

Grade III: $61,284 - $77,616/year

Grade IV: $66,324 - $83,976/year