ACCOUNTANT V (FUND CONTROL) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,426 - 84,458; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai‘i is seeking a qualified financial professional to coordinate the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) within the Uniform Accounting and Reporting Branch, Accounting Division. The position will interpret OMB pronouncements, prepare SEFA data packages, analyze and consolidate financial information, and draft statements and notes.

Responsibilities include providing SEFA data input training to departmental personnel and assisting the Section Chief in coordinating

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least twelve semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing.
• Three and a half years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience.
• One year of fund control experience interpreting governmental accounting requirements and preparing statements (CPA exam may substitute).
• Demonstrated supervisory aptitude for duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Interpret OMB pronouncements applicable to SEFA.
• Prepare SEFA instructions and data packages.
• Analyze and consolidate financial information.
• Draft SEFA-related financial statements and notes.
• Provide SEFA data input training to departmental personnel.
• Assist in coordinating the State's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Skills

Legal authorization to work

Professional accounting experience

Fund control experience

OMB pronouncements interpretation

Supervisory aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or auditing

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0283

Recruitment Information

Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I). 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 Summary

Located in the Financial Statements Section, Uniform Accounting and Reporting Branch, Accounting Division of the Department of Accounting & General Services, this position is responsible for the coordination of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pronouncements
• Preparing instructions and SEFA data packages
• Analyzing and consolidating financial information
• Drafting financial statements and notes
• Providing SEFA data input training to departmental personnel
• Assisting the Section Chief in coordinating the preparation of the State's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization to work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university with at least twelve semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Professional accounting experience: Three and a half years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience, which may include teaching accounting at the university level.
• Fund control experience: One year of professional work experience interpreting and applying governmental accounting and reporting requirements and pronouncements, and analyzing and preparing governmental financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Evidence of passing the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination may substitute for this requirement.
• Supervisory aptitude: Demonstrated aptitude or potential for supervisory duties through successful completion of assignments that involved supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

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, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance. The State of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with a disability are eligible for affirmative action employment opportunities.