ACCOUNTANT III - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,364 - 67,439; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

A government entity in Hawaii is seeking full-time accounting professionals for permanent positions. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with accounting credits and possess at least 1.5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing fiscal data and maintaining accounting systems. The salary ranges from $4,961 to $6,043 per month based on qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college with 12 semester credit hours in accounting.
• 1.5 years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• Substitutions for qualifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional accounting work and analyze fiscal data.
• Maintain and develop segments of accounting systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Fiscal data analysis

Accounting systems management

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting credits

Job description

Recruitment Number 22-0288

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 22-0288. The immediate vacancies are permanent, full-time positions located in Downtown, Manoa to Kahala, Waipahu to Aiea, and Ewa. One of the vacancies is for temporary employment. 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.

Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Note: 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

Independently performs professional accounting work; analyzes fiscal data; maintains and/or develops segments of accounting systems; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification 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.
• Accounting Experience: One and one‑half years 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). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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.

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, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. 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.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review, please CLICK HERE.