ACCOUNTANT IV - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Hawaiʻi is currently seeking a qualified accounting professional for immediate vacancies in Downtown Honolulu. This position offers a monthly salary range of $5,527 to $6,728 (SR-22, Step D to I) and involves difficult accounting work, data analysis, and advisory duties within a government setting.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 12 accounting/auditing credits and 2.5 years of professional accounting or auditing experience; substitutions may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• 2.5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience.
• Substitutions allowed as described in the minimum qualification requirements.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for State employment.

Responsabilités

• Performs difficult professional accounting work; analyzes fiscal data; may maintain and/or develop the system for an accounting function; provides advisory services; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Accounting experience

Auditing knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree with 12 accounting/auditing credits

Description du poste

Recruitment Number 22-0038The immediate vacancies are located in

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 22-0038The immediate vacancies are located in Downtown.Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.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.Duties SummaryPerforms difficult professional accounting work; analyzes fiscal data; may maintain and/or develop the system for an accounting function; provides advisory services; and performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsLegal 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.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.Accounting Experience: Two and one-half (2 1/2) 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.Other InformationThe 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) PROGRAMThe 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.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development 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 are 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 the 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.

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, 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. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be 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 members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.Paid HolidaysYou may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.Paid VacationYou may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.Paid Sick LeaveYou may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.Other LeavesReasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.Health InsuranceThe State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.Group Life InsuranceThe State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.Retirement PlanThe State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.Premium Conversion PlanParticipating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.Flexible Spending AccountsEligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.Transportation BenefitsParticipating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.Deferred CompensationThe State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.Temporary Disability InsuranceQualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.Social SecurityAs an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.Promotions & TransfersFor employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.Training & Continuing EducationThe State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.Travel ExpensesThe State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.Incentive & Service AwardsThe State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.Union & Collective BargainingEmployees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.Above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13