Job Description

Position InformationAccountant II (SR-18)
$4,495/month
An Accountant II performs professional accounting work on selected phases of a fiscal program, or for a small department in accordance with standard accounting practices and general instructions; and performs other related duties as required.Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participating in the collection, compilation, classification and evaluation of fiscal data;
• Taking trial balances, making adjusting and closing entries;
• Verifying and analyzing financial data and preparing financial statements and reports;
• Summarizing and recapping monthly time and cost reports;
• Participating in making studies and estimates of department\'s revenues and operating costs and assists in working out allocation of funds to various programs or activities;
• Gathering data and performing studies on various problems arising in connection with financial administration;
• Classifying, coding, and distributing to proper accounts and funds, accounting documents covering encumbrances, expenditures and revenues;
• Maintaining expenditure, object, cost and control ledgers, registers, journals and other records required in fiscal operations; overseeing the work of clerical and technical recordkeeping personnel;
• Perform financial evaluation in determining the availability of funds; and
• Interpret, explain and apply applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.

Current Vacancy Information:
There is one (1) vacancy with the , Accounting Division, located in Honolulu at the Fasi Municipal Building. The position is responsible for applying professional accounting principles and practices in the maintenance of an accounting system at an advanced trainee level. Professional level accounting duties including but not limited to the preparation of worksheets, financial reports, exhibits and statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards; compiling and analyzing financial data; maintaining ledgers and other fiscal records.If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments.Additional Job InformationApplications must be submitted online at to be accepted.Some notifications may be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
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- add and to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a major in Accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses. Six of the 12 credits must be above the beginning or elementary course level and from a regionally- accredited four-year college or university.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor\'s degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor\'s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor\'s degree in accounting.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year of experience in professional (post-Bachelor\'s/non-clerical) accounting.Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and governmental financial reporting standards and the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports. Such experience must have also demonstrated the ability to prepare complete and accurate financial reports and standards and analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.Substitution: A Master\'s degree in Accounting will substitute for the one year of professional accounting experience.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Master\'s degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.Examination ProcessEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation 100%What are the benefits of being a City Employee?-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.-- Retirement Plan: The Employees\' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:To view additional information, please visit our page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

01When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

02Describe your professional (post-Bachelor\'s degree, non-clerical) accounting experience. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of your duties and responsibilities, the accounting system(s) you used, and the amount of time spent on such work.03Describe your experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, worksheets, reports, and forecasts/projections. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work.04Describe your experience in preparing budgets and management reports and assisting management in decision-making processes for the organization. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work.

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