Senior Systems Accountant - Public Sector

State of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Accounting & General Services, seeks a qualified Accountant II/III to perform systems accounting work across major program areas. The position is in the Systems Accounting Branch, Accounting Division, Hawaii state government.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting with 12+ accounting credits, or an equivalent master’s degree, plus 3.5 years of professional accounting or auditing experience. Substitutions and project-team experience are considered.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester credits in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Three and a half (3.5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience.
• Master's degree in accounting or degree with accounting coursework may substitute for basic education/experience requirements.
• Experience with project teams for major accounting systems development/implementation or major system maintenance and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement major accounting systems or enhancements.
• Maintain statewide accounting manuals and forms control.
• Provide system user support and address accounting problems through system improvements.
• Oversee subsystems and accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate supervisory potential through assignments and training.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BAcc)

Master's degree in Accounting (MAcc)

Accounting and/or auditing coursework 12+ credits

Job description

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Accounting & General Services, seeks a qualified Accountant II/III to perform systems accounting work across major program areas. The position is in the Systems Accounting Branch, Accounting Division, Hawaii state government.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting with 12+ accounting credits, or an equivalent master’s degree, plus 3.5 years of professional accounting or auditing experience. Substitutions and project-team experience are considered.