University of Hawaii System
Fiscal Specialist (pos no. 81258)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
DescriptionReadvertisementTitle:
Fiscal SpecialistPosition Number:
81258Hiring Unit:
VP for Budget & Finance/CFO, Financial. Mgt. Ofc., Gen. Acct & Asset AcctLocation:
Manoa CampusDate Posted:
October 7, 2024Closing Date:
Continuous until filled - application review begins October 23, 2024Salary:
salary schedules and placement informationAdditional Salary Information:
Pay Band B; minimum $5,250/monthFull Time/Part Time:
Full-timeTemporary/Permanent:
PermanentFunding:
General
Duties and Responsibilities* Denotes Essential Functions*Serves as the University's lead on capital asset accounting and inventory management.*Serves as the University's lead on the Kuali Financial System (KFS) Capital Asset Management Module (CAMM).*Reviews, recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures regarding capital asset accounting and inventory management in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules.*Leads the development and implementation of KFS CAMM system enhancements including testing, documenting, training, and reporting.*Performs the reconciliation of fixed assets and prepares adjusting entries to KFS.*Communicates information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing and verbally with University departments and outside agencies on accounting and reporting procedures and requirements; resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.*Develops and conducts relevant training sessions in a wide range of KFS, General Accounting, and Capital Asset Accounting functions.*Maintains subsidiary ledgers for land, improvements, buildings, and construction in progress (CIP) projects*Maintains and updates system building description tables in the fixed asset system.*Performs or supervises the performance of accounting-related functions for construction in progress including capitalization of completed projects and applicable disposal (including delayering of prior construction costs) of improved assets.Prepares detailed schedules for real property transactions for year-end audit.*Performs various professional accounting & fiscal administrative tasks that require specialized knowledge & training for technical correctness, compliance w/guidelines established by GAAP, GASB, University administrative procedures, & state, federal rules & regulation.Prepares accurate year-end adjusting and closing journal entries, trial balances, audit schedules, or other internal or external reports as assigned.Assists in the implementation of new GASB pronouncements and other authoritative guidance.*Performs periodic reconciliation of KFS transactions to identify missing transactions.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting/fiscal operations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of governmental or financial accounting as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with government and financial accounting.Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of problems and the resolution of problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, and members, and individuals.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.To ApplyClick on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating which pay band you wish to be considered for and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met for the respective pay band, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable upon application submission, please indicate so in your cover letter. Copies should be uploaded to your application packet as soon as possible. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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InquiriesOffice of Human Resources, systempo@hawaii.edu
EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADAThe University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/ .
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at:
https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:
https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/#J-18808-Ljbffr
Fiscal SpecialistPosition Number:
81258Hiring Unit:
VP for Budget & Finance/CFO, Financial. Mgt. Ofc., Gen. Acct & Asset AcctLocation:
Manoa CampusDate Posted:
October 7, 2024Closing Date:
Continuous until filled - application review begins October 23, 2024Salary:
salary schedules and placement informationAdditional Salary Information:
Pay Band B; minimum $5,250/monthFull Time/Part Time:
Full-timeTemporary/Permanent:
PermanentFunding:
General
Duties and Responsibilities* Denotes Essential Functions*Serves as the University's lead on capital asset accounting and inventory management.*Serves as the University's lead on the Kuali Financial System (KFS) Capital Asset Management Module (CAMM).*Reviews, recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures regarding capital asset accounting and inventory management in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules.*Leads the development and implementation of KFS CAMM system enhancements including testing, documenting, training, and reporting.*Performs the reconciliation of fixed assets and prepares adjusting entries to KFS.*Communicates information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing and verbally with University departments and outside agencies on accounting and reporting procedures and requirements; resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.*Develops and conducts relevant training sessions in a wide range of KFS, General Accounting, and Capital Asset Accounting functions.*Maintains subsidiary ledgers for land, improvements, buildings, and construction in progress (CIP) projects*Maintains and updates system building description tables in the fixed asset system.*Performs or supervises the performance of accounting-related functions for construction in progress including capitalization of completed projects and applicable disposal (including delayering of prior construction costs) of improved assets.Prepares detailed schedules for real property transactions for year-end audit.*Performs various professional accounting & fiscal administrative tasks that require specialized knowledge & training for technical correctness, compliance w/guidelines established by GAAP, GASB, University administrative procedures, & state, federal rules & regulation.Prepares accurate year-end adjusting and closing journal entries, trial balances, audit schedules, or other internal or external reports as assigned.Assists in the implementation of new GASB pronouncements and other authoritative guidance.*Performs periodic reconciliation of KFS transactions to identify missing transactions.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting/fiscal operations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of governmental or financial accounting as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with government and financial accounting.Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of problems and the resolution of problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, and members, and individuals.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.To ApplyClick on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating which pay band you wish to be considered for and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met for the respective pay band, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable upon application submission, please indicate so in your cover letter. Copies should be uploaded to your application packet as soon as possible. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
InquiriesOffice of Human Resources, systempo@hawaii.edu
EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADAThe University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link:
http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/ .
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at:
https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:
https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/#J-18808-Ljbffr