Account Clerk III - Hilo, Hawaii Island

State of Hawai'i • Island of Hawaii, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a continuous recruitment for the Department of Transportation, Highways Division. The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division. The salary range is $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I). Hiring rates will be based on the availability of funds, applicant qualifications, and other relevant factors. This recruitment may close at any time, and the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page. This recruitment will establish a list of qualified applicants for current and future vacancies.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• SIX (6) MONTHS of work experience demonstrating knowledge of arithmetic and spelling, and the ability to follow oral and written directions, write simply and directly, and observe differences in words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• TWO (2) YEARS of work involved in posting to accounting records and other systematizing of fiscal information; i.e., computing, classifying and recording numerical data to keep sets of financial accounting records complete and to derive reports there from.
• Experience must have demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting classification and terminology pertinent to accounts maintenance operations, and office practices and procedures relating to the processing and recording of transactions and accounting information.
• Work must have involved reconciling accounts (i.e., checking for errors, balancing, and going back to original source document for verification); and the preparation of balance sheets and income statements or financial and/or accounting reports.
• Some positions require that applicants possess supervisory aptitude.
• Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment may be required for some positions.
• Must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check for TWIC clearance if the position requires unescorted access to secured areas at the harbor.
• Must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within seven years from the date of appointment to be granted TWIC clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory aptitude is required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control accounts for appropriated and/or non-appropriated funds involving a relatively limited number of accounts and range of kinds of disbursements.
• May maintain one or more major accounting groupings for a major department.
• May supervise and participate in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program information provided.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities are available.
• Reimbursement for TWIC clearance cost upon hire, provided the TWIC receipt is submitted to the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed