Accountant I And Ii - Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0159

The immediate vacancies are temporary full‑time and permanent full‑time positions located in Downtown, associated with the following departments:

• Department of Accounting & General Services
• Department of Budget & Finance
• Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Level I – $4,243 per month (SR‑16, Step D)

Level II – $4,590 per month (SR‑18, Step D)

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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. Temporary employees also enjoy rights and benefits afforded to employees in permanent positions, except for return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.

Level I:
Receives training and assists in a trainee capacity in activities pertaining to professional accounting work and performs other duties as required. This class involves assignments designed to provide experience in the practical application of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques, and familiarity with the nature and structure of the particular accounting system. Assignments are part of a planned, organized training program and are characterized by detailed instructions and close review.

Level II:
Is an advanced trainee and performs a variety of assignments ranging from the simple to moderately difficult which do not require the services of a fully trained accountant, and performs other related duties as assigned. As an advanced trainee, the incumbent progresses to full performance as an independent worker. This class requires the application of accounting principles, procedures, and practices in carrying out assignments.

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic
  
  Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects (both levels).
• Accounting
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Accountant I:
    None required.
  • Accountant II:
    Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

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 808‑587‑1111 for assistance. The State of Hawai‘i also considers veterans preference.

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an assembled basis where the 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be able to participate in person and at their own expense.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may also be based on other factors including the date of receipt of application.