AUDITOR III (SR-20) - KAUAI

Hawaii Reporter Inc.; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,364 - 67,439; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Hawaii is looking for an Auditor III to conduct professional auditing work for various entities. Responsibilities include examining accounts and providing opinions on financial positions. To qualify, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or auditing and two years of related experience. The position offers a salary range of $4,961 to $6,043 per month with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations of agencies or business entities.
• Assist higher-level auditors on complex assignments.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or auditing

Job description

Recruitment Number: OHHI-25175

Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) is a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process that fast‑tracks qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’ i.

Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the US. Those who pass will be referred to the hiring department for an initial review and may be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Taxation in Lihue.

Salary

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

Duties Summary

Professional auditing work covered by examining accounts for the purpose of delivering an opinion regarding the financial position and operations of governmental agencies, individuals and business entities being examined.

Auditor III

Performs moderately difficult professional auditing work by conducting the examinations of smaller agencies or business entities or audit 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawai'i requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to 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‑year college or university with at least twelve semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Specialized Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience requiring 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 positions require possession of 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 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.

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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

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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 Hawai’i 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.

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