Accountant III and IV

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation • Honolulu, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a candidate to join its Budget and Finance team to perform professional accounting functions as a primary work assignment, along with related services, and to work on various phases of a fiscal program. The authorized level for this recruitment is an Accountant III, with the possibility of filling at the Accountant IV level based on the candidate’s qualifications. Grade III is distinguished by responsibility for performing professional accounting work for a fiscal program, where the accounting functions are of a complex nature and are performed in accordance with standard accounting practices and the policies and objectives of the accounting system. Grade IV is distinguished by its responsibility for performing the most difficult and complex accounting work for a fiscal program.

Requirements

• Grade III: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and two years of professional work experience in accounting.
• Grade IV: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and three years of experience in professional accounting.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
• 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
• Retirement plan contributions through the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
• Deferred Compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
• Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level