Hawaiidoe
Accountant III, IV - Project Control Section
Hawaiidoe, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
The authorized level of the position is Accountant IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Accountant III in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Salary and Duties Accountant III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month
Accountant IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month
The salary range postings reflect the initial step for new external applicants; placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics and critical needs, the applicant's qualifications, fund availability, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Responsibilities
The Accountant (Operations) IV supervises and participates in the collection, compilation, classification and evaluation of fiscal data; takes trial balances, makes adjusting and closing entries, verifies and analyzes financial data and prepares financial statements and reports; supervises lower-level personnel concerned with fiscal control; recommends changes of forms, procedures and policies governing the accounting functions and implements changes as directed; makes adjustment journal vouchers, verifying for correct application of accounting principles and for mathematical accuracy; prepares reports necessary for the determination and reporting of federal expenditures and fund balances on federal grant-in-aid programs; confers with representatives of the Budget and Comptroller's offices on financial matters; assists management officials by interpreting accounting data, trends, statements, etc., and explaining the program implications of accounting data.
The Accountant (Systems) IV studies the accounts or reports or procedural instructions within the area of assignment; holds discussions with operating employees, supervisors and program officials to learn the details of work processes and procedures that need to be reflected in the accounting system; and devises the system, or segment, prepares the necessary forms, manuals, procedures, etc.
The Accountant (Fund Control) IV initiates fiscal transactional data to be recorded in the general ledger accounts and in the subsidiary ledgers for unalloted appropriations, unencumbered allotments, revenue receipts, etc.; reviews and audits transactional data submitted by the various governmental departments and agencies for propriety and for correctness and accuracy as outlined in the Statewide Uniform Chart of Accounts; assists in preparing quarterly financial reports on the status of all appropriations, allotments, and encumbrances for all departments and for all funds of the State.
Minimum Qualifications Basic Education Requirement : Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
Experience Requirements : Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown in the following table:
Accountant III : 1-1/2 years total experience; Supervisory or specialized experience: 0; Total: 1-1/2 years
Accountant IV : 2-1/2 years total experience; Supervisory or specialized experience: 0; Total: 2-1/2 years
Accounting Experience: Progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.
Non-Qualifying Experience : Experience in such positions as the following will not be accepted as qualifying professional experience: 1) bookkeeper or minor accounting or clerical positions; 2) accounting or bookkeeping machine operators; 3) office managers or owners of business who supervise accountants, but do not participate in the accounting or auditing work with responsibility for technical adequacy; and 4) positions concerned with taxation matters not requiring GAAP.
Substitutions Allowed :
Substitution of Experience for Education: The following types of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis: professional, analytical or administrative experience which did not require accounting knowledge, provided the applicant has at least 12 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing.
Professional accounting or auditing experience.
Responsible experience which involved maintaining general journals and general ledger accounts and related books and accounts, and preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statements and related accounting and financial reports.
Any combination of the above.
Substitution of Education and Experience :
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with minimum 24 semester credit hours in accounting subjects may be substituted for 1/2 year of accounting experience.
Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree with equivalent accounting course work may be substituted for 1-1/2 years of accounting experience.
Applicants who possess a valid Hawaii Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate or equivalent will be deemed to have met the Basic Education and accounting experience requirements for at least the class Accountant III.
Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification; the applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Supplemental Information Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Examples: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months; hours worked beyond 40 per week are not credited.
Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:
A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report
A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor with TA title, start and end dates, duties performed, and TA hours per week or total TA hours
Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms
Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on or after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Being available for temporary positions increases employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A temporary employee may become permanent after satisfactory completion of initial probation and may have other related rights and benefits.
Equal Opportunity : The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in accordance with applicable laws. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or other protected characteristics.
Payday : New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th of every month.
Benefits : 12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and more.
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Salary and Duties Accountant III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month
Accountant IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month
The salary range postings reflect the initial step for new external applicants; placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics and critical needs, the applicant's qualifications, fund availability, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Responsibilities
The Accountant (Operations) IV supervises and participates in the collection, compilation, classification and evaluation of fiscal data; takes trial balances, makes adjusting and closing entries, verifies and analyzes financial data and prepares financial statements and reports; supervises lower-level personnel concerned with fiscal control; recommends changes of forms, procedures and policies governing the accounting functions and implements changes as directed; makes adjustment journal vouchers, verifying for correct application of accounting principles and for mathematical accuracy; prepares reports necessary for the determination and reporting of federal expenditures and fund balances on federal grant-in-aid programs; confers with representatives of the Budget and Comptroller's offices on financial matters; assists management officials by interpreting accounting data, trends, statements, etc., and explaining the program implications of accounting data.
The Accountant (Systems) IV studies the accounts or reports or procedural instructions within the area of assignment; holds discussions with operating employees, supervisors and program officials to learn the details of work processes and procedures that need to be reflected in the accounting system; and devises the system, or segment, prepares the necessary forms, manuals, procedures, etc.
The Accountant (Fund Control) IV initiates fiscal transactional data to be recorded in the general ledger accounts and in the subsidiary ledgers for unalloted appropriations, unencumbered allotments, revenue receipts, etc.; reviews and audits transactional data submitted by the various governmental departments and agencies for propriety and for correctness and accuracy as outlined in the Statewide Uniform Chart of Accounts; assists in preparing quarterly financial reports on the status of all appropriations, allotments, and encumbrances for all departments and for all funds of the State.
Minimum Qualifications Basic Education Requirement : Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
Experience Requirements : Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown in the following table:
Accountant III : 1-1/2 years total experience; Supervisory or specialized experience: 0; Total: 1-1/2 years
Accountant IV : 2-1/2 years total experience; Supervisory or specialized experience: 0; Total: 2-1/2 years
Accounting Experience: Progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience which may have included teaching accounting at the university level.
Non-Qualifying Experience : Experience in such positions as the following will not be accepted as qualifying professional experience: 1) bookkeeper or minor accounting or clerical positions; 2) accounting or bookkeeping machine operators; 3) office managers or owners of business who supervise accountants, but do not participate in the accounting or auditing work with responsibility for technical adequacy; and 4) positions concerned with taxation matters not requiring GAAP.
Substitutions Allowed :
Substitution of Experience for Education: The following types of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis: professional, analytical or administrative experience which did not require accounting knowledge, provided the applicant has at least 12 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing.
Professional accounting or auditing experience.
Responsible experience which involved maintaining general journals and general ledger accounts and related books and accounts, and preparing balance sheets and profit and loss statements and related accounting and financial reports.
Any combination of the above.
Substitution of Education and Experience :
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with minimum 24 semester credit hours in accounting subjects may be substituted for 1/2 year of accounting experience.
Master's degree in accounting or a master's degree with equivalent accounting course work may be substituted for 1-1/2 years of accounting experience.
Applicants who possess a valid Hawaii Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate or equivalent will be deemed to have met the Basic Education and accounting experience requirements for at least the class Accountant III.
Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification; the applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Supplemental Information Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Examples: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months; hours worked beyond 40 per week are not credited.
Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:
A copy of the TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report
A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor with TA title, start and end dates, duties performed, and TA hours per week or total TA hours
Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms
Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents attached before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on or after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Being available for temporary positions increases employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A temporary employee may become permanent after satisfactory completion of initial probation and may have other related rights and benefits.
Equal Opportunity : The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in accordance with applicable laws. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or other protected characteristics.
Payday : New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th of every month.
Benefits : 12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and more.
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