Accountant V; SR

The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Treasury Division is hiring an Accountant V in Honolulu to support critical financial operations for the City. In this role, you will perform advanced professional accounting work in treasury cash management, investments, debt administration, and tax compliance, and provide technical expertise related to the City’s Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) and Timeshare Occupancy Tax (TOT) programs.

• Maintain and reconcile accounting records for treasury cash receipts, disbursements, investments, and debt transactions.
• Set up and maintain debt service ledgers for bonds, bond anticipation notes, and other financing instruments.
• Process and monitor payments of matured bonds and interest obligations to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Prepare financial reports and compliance reports for internal leadership and external agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Review financial data, reconcile accounts, and prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate the day‑to‑day work of accounting staff, including Accountant IVs and Senior Account Clerks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Excellent employment benefits include generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with accounting courses. At least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses are required, six of which must be above the beginning or elementary course level. Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Foreign credentials must be evaluated and documented.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, which may include supervisory duties. Supervisory aptitude may be demonstrated through leadership roles, training, or favorable appraisals. A Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four‑year institution substitutes for one year of required experience.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Knowledge of public fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures of the assigned agency.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to devise and implement accounting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate reports and standards.
• Ability to analyze data, detect errors, and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.

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.