ACCOUNTANT II (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
City and County of HonoluluPosition Information
- Your Accounting Skills Can Power a Better Honolulu!
The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Accounting Division, is looking to fill an Accountant II position in Honolulu at the Fasi Municipal Building. This role provides professional accounting and fiscal services for wastewater management operations within the Department of Environmental Services. Responsibilities include maintaining and evaluating financial data, reporting on departmental financial status, preparing account adjustments, and supporting budget development and expenditure control.
What You Will Do:- Assist in managing and controlling fiscal accounting for wastewater operating expenditures.
- Review wastewater payment claims prepared by Accounts Payable staff to ensure payments are accurate, properly coded and classified, and compliant with federal regulations, state statutes, Budget and Fiscal Services policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Analyze prior year fiscal data and project future expenditures to support financial planning.
- Support the budget formulation process by providing recommendations based on fiscal data and projected trends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Progression:
Upon successful completion of probation and demonstration of satisfactory work performance and years of experience at each level, an Accountant II may progress to the independent Accountant III level.
Promotional opportunities beyond the Accountant III may also be available, offering expanded opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Class Title Salary Range Current Pay Accountant II SR-18 $4,590 Accountant III SR-20 $4,961 Accountant IV SR-22 $5,369 Accountant V SR-24 $6,043 Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career! Additional Job Information
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At 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 an 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 an accredited four-year college or university.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the 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 or a related field with courses in accounting.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., 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.Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.Applicable Skills Needed:EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year of experience in professional accounting.Substitution: A Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for the one year of professional accounting experience.
The Master's degree in Accounting must be met at the time of application. Please refer to the above Education Requirement section for education verification requirements.- Knowledge of accounting principles and governmental financial reporting standards.
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
- Ability to produce complete and accurate financial reports and documents.
- Ability to analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.