ACCOUNTANT VI - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Salary: See Position Description Location : Island of Oahu Job Type: Various Job Number: 24-0556 Department: Various Opening Date: 11/25/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0556 The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services . Salary: $6,399 to $7,787 per month (SR-26, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary Develops and supervises accounting and budgeting activities for the fiscal program in a large department, and performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. T o qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with at least twelve semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects. Professional Accounting Experience: Three and one-half years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level. Supervisory or Specialist Experience: One year of either supervisory or specialist experience of the type and quality described below: 1) Supervisory Experience: Professional accounting or auditing experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing new employees. 2) Specialist Experience: Work experience in a specialized area of accounting (such as systems design, adaptation, installation, evaluation and/or revision or fund control) or in auditing which involved performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems comparable in scope and complexity to the classes Accountant V and Auditor V in the State service. (Applicants with specialist experience and no supervisory experience must possess strong evidence of supervisory aptitude as described below.) Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader, or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE . 02322:013112:13:JT Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov. Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 03 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 04 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement. 05 BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Do you possess a bachelor's and/or higher degree, and have you completed the required coursework in accounting and/or auditing subjects from a regionally accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, you must submit a copy of official transcript(s) as verification if you have not already done so. Yes No 06 ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess at least three and one-half (3 1/2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your application, resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Accounting Experience Requirement. Yes No 07 ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME If you do not possess this requirement, please indicate 'N/A' below. If you do possess the Accounting Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Name of employer, dates of employment (from month/year to month/year), and your job title. B. Briefly describe this employer, i.e., what services it provided and to whom (primary clientele). C. Briefly state the primary function or main focus of your position. D. Describe in DETAIL your professional accounting duties in this position, including 1-7 below, or indicate n/a if not applicable to this position: Prescription of accounting requirements to be followed in the performance of accounting duties. Examination, analysis, and interpretation of accounting data or reports. Providing advice and assistance to operating management on accounting matters. Teaching accounting at the university level. Other accounting duties. In what capacity did you perform your accounting duties in this position (i.e., as a trainee or assistant, fully independent professional accountant)? Please explain. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your immediate supervisor? E. Describe in DETAIL your professional auditing duties in this position, including 1-7 below, or indicate n/a if not applicable to this position: What entities did you audit? Were these internal or external audits? What were you auditing (i.e., accounting records? operational procedures? internal accounting controls? etc.)? What was the purpose of the audits, or what specifically were the audits aimed at discovering (i.e., compliance to tax laws? compliance to unemployment laws? operational or fiscal efficiency? proper use of funds? adherence to reporting requirements? etc.)? Explain what auditing criteria or methodology you used, and how, if at all, you applied generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, standards, theory and practices for the purpose of analyzing and interpreting accounting books, records, or systems. Explain how, if at all, your auditing duties entailed examining accounts and rendering an opinion regarding the financial position and operations of the entity being audited. What happened as a result of the audits? How was compliance or propriety enforced? What was your specific role in the audits, and in what capacity did you perform your auditing duties (i.e., as trainee or assistant, fully independent auditor, supervisor)? Please explain. F. Did this employer have a separate accounting/auditing department, or contract an outside firm to which formal accounting/auditing functions were referred? If yes, please explain the relationship of your position to this entity. Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions. If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. 08 SUPERVISORY OR SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess one (1) year of professional accounting experience as a supervisor and/or specialist as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your application, resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Supervisory or Specialist Experience Requirement. Yes No 09 SUPERVISORY OR SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A below. If you do possess this experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background. All employment information listed below should also be listed on your application and resume. Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for EACH employer or position should include: A. Employer, dates of employment (from month/year to month/year), average number of hours worked per week and your job title. B. Supervisory Experience - Describe your supervisory accounting experience in this position, including the following (1-6), or indicate n/a if not applicable to this position: Number of employees under your supervision and their job titles. Planning and directing their work. Assigning and reviewing their work. Timing and scheduling their work. Advising them on difficult problem areas. Training and developing new employees. C. Supervisory Aptitude - If this position did not entail formal supervisory duties, did you demonstrate supervisory aptitude or potential as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please provide the following information (1-3), or indicate n/a if not applicable to this position: Experience serving as a group or team leader or similar work that provided opportunities for demonstrating your supervisory capabilities, including the dates you served in this capacity (from month/year to month/year), average number of hours per week, and a description of your leadership responsibilities. Completion of any supervisory courses accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments, including a description of the course(s) and how the training was applied. Any favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating your possession of supervisory potential please describe and provide verification. D. Specialist Experience - Describe your professional accounting experience in this position, in a specialized area of accounting (i.e., systems, fund control, etc.) regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems, such as in (1-4) below, or indicate n/a if not applicable to this position: Conducting studies and making recommendations to management for the development or revision of standards, policies, or procedures. Providing technical advice and direction to management and/or line departments. Conducting research for the purpose of implementing or improving accounting systems. Developing guides to be used by management and/or line departments in the performance of accounting work. Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions. If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. 10 POSSESSION OF A HAWAII CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) LICENSE Possession of a valid Hawaii CPA license is NOT a requirement but may be given extra consideration in our review. Do you possess a valid Hawaii CPA license? If yes, and you wish to have it considered in our review, please submit a copy as verification. The copy should clearly show the expiration date. Yes No Required Question