What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT IV (SR-22) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Position Information
The Department of Customer Services (CSD) is seeking an Accountant IV to lead and oversee complex accounting operations for the Division of Motor Vehicles. This role manages financial reporting, revenue accounting, internal controls, and accounting procedures while ensuring accurate oversight of funds collected for multiple State programs and agencies. Ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership and analytical skills.
What You'll Do
- Control accounting records through auditing of receipts, locating and adjusting errors and balancing and reconciling ledgers.
- Audit receipts from the Division of Treasury.
- Prepare accounting statements and reports of license revenue collections.
- Review, revise, develop and coordinate accounting procedures.
- Plan, direct, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Develop and prepare the annual revenue budget that includes the six-year projected estimates.
**Salary rate commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval**
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/.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 four-year college or university with major work in accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses. (Note: Six of the 12 credits must be above the 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 business administration 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting.
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.
Applicable Skills:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial and governmental accounting.
- Knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
- Knowledge of public fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to devise and install accounting methods, techniques and procedures.
- Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and standards.
- 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 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.
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Salary : $5,527 - $6,468