Payroll​/Voucher Specialist Oahu

Overview

The current vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services, Accounting Division. This job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received; please apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This position is located in the State's central accounting division which serves as the central, statewide point of coordination and control for all payroll or voucher/contract pre-audit activities; and exercises authority for final approval of payments for all Executive branch departments in the State of Hawaii. The position may also exercise authority and final approval for payroll or voucher/contract payments for counties or other jurisdictions.

The work involves the interpretation of State and federal laws, rules and regulations; the establishment, monitoring and update of controls to ensure proper examination of expenditure claims for propriety and legality; certification of claims relative to the expenditure of State funds for payroll, voucher/contract claims; and coordination with information technology personnel and others to update and maintain the State's central payroll or vouchering system.

The position is typically responsible for the State's payroll or vouchering function and related activities within the central accounting agency, including supervision over a staff of subordinate workers performing work in the pre-audit of payroll or voucher/contract claims.

• The position is typically responsible for the State's payroll or vouchering function and related activities within the central accounting agency, including supervision over a staff of subordinate workers performing work in the pre-audit of payroll or voucher/contract claims.

• 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.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience or a combination of the following:
  1) work experience involving analysis, verification, and/or authorization of claims for the expenditure of funds for payroll, voucher/contract, or other claims for completeness, accuracy, legality, and propriety; or
  2) professional accounting or auditing work experience.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. The requirement will be considered met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• The information provided represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please refer to the official posting.

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  for assistance.

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 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 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 available to participate in person and at their own expense in this phase of the selection process if required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Referral may be based on date of receipt of application and other factors.

For more 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, please consult the official posting.