AUDITOR III AND IV - OAHU - (OHHI)

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i is seeking qualified auditors to join the Department of Taxation in Downtown. The role includes performing professional auditing work at multiple levels and supporting the department's financial examinations.

Auditors will review qualifications, conduct examinations, and may supervise others depending on level. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time; applicants will be notified of outcomes accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

Responsibilities

• Auditor level III: conducts examinations of smaller agencies or business entities; assists higher-level auditors on complex assignments.
• Auditor level IV: conducts field audits of governmental books/records or those of entities; may supervise a small group of auditors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing

Job description

Recruitment Number: OHHI-26036 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Taxation in Downtown.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

III Level: $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I).
IV Level: $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.

A 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.

Auditors are responsible in the examining of accounts for the purpose of rendering an opinion regarding the financial position and operations of the governmental agencies, individuals and business entities being examined. The work requires primarily the application of sound accounting judgment and generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles.

Auditor level III performs moderately difficult professional auditing work by conducting the examinations of smaller agencies or business entities or by auditing primarily one aspect of the fiscal work of both small and large agencies; assists higher-level auditors on more complex audit assignments; and performs other duties as assigned.

Auditor level IV performs difficult professional auditing work by independently conducting field audits of governmental books of accounts and records or those of business entities, regulated public utilities and transportation firms, etc.; may supervise a small group of lower-level auditors as a project leader on less complex cases; and performs other related duties as assigned. APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: 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 an accredited four (4) year college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Specialized Experience: Two (2) years for Level III, and three (3) years for Level IV of progressively responsible professional auditing experience requiring the knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, standards, theory and practices for the purpose of analyzing and interpreting accounting books, records, or systems.
• Driver's License: Some of the immediate vacancies require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Please review the Substitutions carefully.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs).

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, https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

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 our 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.