SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK (SR-13) [1 vacancy)

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Balance accounts. Protect public funds. Serve your community! Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today! Looking for a role where your accuracy and attention to detail keep financial records running smoothly? Look no further! The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS), Treasury Division, is seeking a reliable Senior Account Clerk! This full-time, permanent position, located in Honolulu, involves issuing City checks, reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and supporting the City's treasury operations.

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.
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
Two (2) years of account record keeping work and/or the collection and accounting of money.
Must be able to: Apply bookkeeping practices to keep accurate records
Maintain organized filing systems
Maintain and interpret fiscal records accurately
Prepare clear financial reports
Perform basic math accurately
Compare names and numbers for accuracy
Work well with others
Valid Driver's License (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for up to one year of experience in account record keeping and/or the collection and accounting of money.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses, of which six must be above the elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university, will substitute for ALL of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Issue and reconcile City checks for payroll, housing, pension, workers’ compensation, and other payments while maintaining accurate warrant records.
Account for and reconcile cash transactions by recording deposits, withdrawals, cash receipts, and daily treasury fund activity to ensure accurate financial records.
Maintain investment and collateral records by tracking purchases, maturities, pledged securities, and preparing required reports.
Process and deposit remittances while maintaining accounts receivable records and providing account information to customers and agencies.
Prepare financial reports and resolve payment issues by compiling fiscal data, responding to inquiries, and assisting with check-related discrepancies.
Process electronic fund transfers and replacement checks by handling wire transfers, stop payments, cancellations, and reissuing lost or stolen checks in accordance with established procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.