ACCOUNTANT V - OAHU

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Oahu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-0591
Department: Various
Opening Date: 12/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0591

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Health, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, and Department of Transportation, Harbors and Airport Division in Downtown and Halawa to Kalihi.

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 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.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Duties Summary

Performs difficult and responsible accounting work involving supervision of a major accounting program, design and revision of a major aspect of the State accounting system, or supervision and participation in the preparation of control records and financial statements for all State funds; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.

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.

Accounting Experience: Three and one-half (3 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.

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, 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.

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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 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 are 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 the application.

CLICK HERE 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
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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

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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 directed 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 a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability (e.g., foreign credential evaluation), or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, internship, or volunteer experience, applicants 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 as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (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 prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated 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.

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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.

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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 an 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

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ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess at least three and one-half years (3 years and 6 months) of professional accounting or auditing experience as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If no, indicate "N/A" below.

If yes, please identify from your employment history each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information (A-F). All employers listed below should also be listed in your application. Please provide the information separately for each change in employer and/or position. 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 did it provide 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 with this employer, including 1-6 below, or indicate "N/A" if you did not have such experience with this employer:

1) Prescription of accounting requirements;
2) Design, development, installation, operation and/or examination of accounting systems;
3) Examination, analysis, and interpretation of accounting data or reports;
4) Providing advice and assistance to operating management on accounting matters;
5) Other accounting duties.
6) In what capacity did you perform your accounting duties with this employer (i.e., as a trainee or assistant, fully independent accountant, supervisor)? Please explain.

E. Describe in DETAIL your professional auditing duties with this employer, including the following information (1-8), or indicate "N/A" if you did not have auditing experience with this employer:

1) What entities did you audit? Were these internal or external audits?
2) What were you auditing (i.e., accounting records? operational procedures? internal accounting controls? etc.)?
3) 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.)?
4) 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;
5) 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;
6) What happened as a result of the audits? How was compliance or propriety enforced?
7) 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.
8) How did your duties and authority differ from those of your immediate supervisor?

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.
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE/POTENTIAL:
Do you possess supervisory aptitude or potential as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please provide the following information (A-D), or indicate 'N/A' if not applicable.

A. Describe your experience serving as a group or team leader, including for which employer, and a description of your leadership duties;

B. Describe any training or courses in supervisory you completed, including for which employer, and how the training was applied at work;

C. Describe any favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating your possession of supervisory potential.

D. Describe your supervisory experience, if any, including 1-7 below, or indicate 'N/A' if not applicable:

1. Indicate for which employer and your job title;
   
   
2. Number of employees under your supervision and their job titles;
   
   
3. Planning, directing, timing, and scheduling their work;
   
   
4. Assigning and reviewing their work;
   
   
5. Advising them on difficult problem areas;
   
   
6. Timing and scheduling their work; and
   
   
7. Training and developing new employees.

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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 if you have not already done so. The copy should clearly show the expiration date.

• Yes
• No

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1
Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
Which of the following reflects your current employment status?

• Currently working in the private sector
• Currently working for a non-profit organization
• Currently working for the federal government
• Currently working for the State of Hawaii
• Currently working for another State
• Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu)
• Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college)
• Currently unemployed for the past six months or more
• Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question).
• Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question)

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2
Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off.

If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain.

if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A."

Required Question