ACCOUNTANT IV

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Time off and holidays

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks an Accountant IV to perform complex professional accounting work, including maintaining and revising the accounting system in accordance with HUD requirements. The role analyzes financial data and provides guidance on Section 8 fund management.

You will prepare budgets, provide analyses to control costs, and lead staff on financial procedures and federal requirements, coordinating with HUD, auditors, and city departments.

Qualifications

• Education/experience requirements for accounting roles in public sector.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting in government.
• Familiarity with HUD requirements and government audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage federal and city budgets for the Section 8 program.
• Provide financial analyses to monitor operating costs and advise on funding.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and year-end financial reports to HUD and others.
• Lead Section 8 staff on financial procedures and compliance with federal rules.
• Coordinate with HUD, auditors, and city departments on reporting and funding.

Skills

Public accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Accounting procedures

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Job description

Position Information

Precision accounting for essential public services! The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services is seeking an Accountant IV to perform complex professional accounting work, including maintaining and revising the accounting system in accordance with federal requirements established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The position analyzes financial data and provides guidance to the Section 8 Administrator on the management of available funds.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and manage federal and city budgets and budget revisions for the Section 8 program.


• Provides financial analyses to monitor and control operating costs and provide recommendations to the Section 8 Administrator.


• Prepare and submit quarterly and year-end financial reports and electronic financial data to HUD and other oversight agencies.


• Lead and guide Section 8 personnel on financial procedures, forms, classifications, and federal accounting requirements.


• Coordinates with HUD, auditors, City departments, and vendors regarding financial reporting, audits, funding, and compliance requirements.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses. (Note: Six of the 12 credits must be above the elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university.)

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with courses in accounting.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for one of the required three years of professional accounting experience.

The Master's degree in Accounting must be met at the time of application. Please refer to the above Education Requirement section for education verification requirements.

Applicable Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial and governmental accounting.


• Knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.


• Knowledge of public fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting.


• Ability to devise and install accounting methods, techniques and procedures.


• Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and standards.


• Ability to analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.