Accountant I - SR-18

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional accounting work on assigned components of a larger fiscal program or for a small department in accordance with standard accounting practices and general instructions; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Business Services Division in Hilo. (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.) The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, with twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing courses.
One (1) year of professional work experience performing accounting or auditing work involving the maintenance or examination of accounting records and the preparation, analysis, and/or interpretation of financial statements and reports.
Demonstrated supervisory aptitude, as applicable to the position.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing, as applicable to the position.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting.
Knowledge of preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
Knowledge of report writing.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports in accordance with accounting standards.
Ability to analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.
Ability to learn and apply pertinent laws and regulations applicable to the department's programs.
Ability to operate a personal computer using applicable software applications.
Ability to maintain effective working relationship with others.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory aptitude is the ability or potential of an individual to perform supervisory duties as demonstrated: by the successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Responsibilities

Maintains expenditure, object, cost, and control ledgers, registers, journals, and other records required in a fiscal operation.
Participates in the collection, compilation, classification, evaluation, and reporting of fiscal data.
Classifies, codes, and posts to proper accounts and funds, accounting documents covering encumbrances, expenditures, and revenues.
Oversees the payroll processing for the department; prepares related labor reports, e.g., job costing.
Prepares and processes personnel documents and transactions involving personnel changes, position changes, benefits, etc.; provides information on personnel laws, rules, and collective bargaining provisions.
May serve as contact person on all matters related to employee benefits; provides information on benefits to employees; distributes, reviews and processes all required enrollment or change forms.
Maintains required records for the determination and reporting of expenditures and fund balances for reimbursement under federal-aid programs.
Takes trial balances; makes adjusting and closing entries.
Verifies and analyzes financial data and prepares financial statements and reports.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of the annual budget; may participate in budget hearings.
Gathers data and performs studies on various problems arising related to financial administration; makes recommendations.
Conducts studies and estimates of department's revenues and operating costs and assists in working out allocation of funds to various programs or activities.
May supervise lower-level personnel concerned with fiscal control records; provides training as required.
May operate a vehicle to perform work-related duties.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.