Hawaii State Department of Education
Accountant III, IV - Project Control Section
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
The authorized level of the position is Accountant I V. Applications are being accepted down to the Accountant III in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Salary Range:
All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, availability of funds, 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.
Accountant III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month
Accountant IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month
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, 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.
Education and Experience Basic Education Requirement : Bachelors 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 substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown.
Accountant III — Accounting Experience: 1-1/2 years; Supervisory or Specialized Experience: 0 years; Total Experience: 1-1/2 years.
Accountant IV — Accounting Experience: 2-1/2 years; Supervisory or Specialized Experience: 0 years; Total Experience: 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
should not be counted as qualifying professional experience. Examples include bookkeeper or minor accounting or clerical positions, certain clerical roles, and tutoring or taxation work not applying generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.
Substitutions 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 not requiring accounting/auditing knowledge, if 12 semester credit hours in accounting/auditing are demonstrated.
Professional accounting or auditing experience.
Responsible experience maintaining general journals and general ledger accounts, preparing balance sheets and income statements, etc.
Any combination of the above.
Substitution of Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting subjects may substitute for 1/2 year of accounting experience.
Master's degree in accounting or related coursework may substitute for 1-1/2 years of accounting experience.
Hawaii CPA or equivalent will be deemed to meet Basic Education and accounting experience requirements for at least Accountant III, pending review to determine eligibility for higher levels.
Quality of Experience : The required years of experience must demonstrate adequate scope and responsibility to perform the duties of the position.
Other Provisions Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements : Applicants must meet all requirements as of the date of application. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour weeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week equals six months of experience.
Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:
A TA History Report or equivalent;
A signed letter from the supervisor detailing TA title, dates, duties, and hours;
Copies of signed SF-10 Forms.
Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. 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 depending on funding and departmental needs. Temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities, and temporary employees may be eligible for promotions and transfers, with certain rights and benefits.
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Salary Range:
All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, availability of funds, 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.
Accountant III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month
Accountant IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month
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, 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.
Education and Experience Basic Education Requirement : Bachelors 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 substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown.
Accountant III — Accounting Experience: 1-1/2 years; Supervisory or Specialized Experience: 0 years; Total Experience: 1-1/2 years.
Accountant IV — Accounting Experience: 2-1/2 years; Supervisory or Specialized Experience: 0 years; Total Experience: 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
should not be counted as qualifying professional experience. Examples include bookkeeper or minor accounting or clerical positions, certain clerical roles, and tutoring or taxation work not applying generally accepted accounting and auditing principles.
Substitutions 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 not requiring accounting/auditing knowledge, if 12 semester credit hours in accounting/auditing are demonstrated.
Professional accounting or auditing experience.
Responsible experience maintaining general journals and general ledger accounts, preparing balance sheets and income statements, etc.
Any combination of the above.
Substitution of Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting subjects may substitute for 1/2 year of accounting experience.
Master's degree in accounting or related coursework may substitute for 1-1/2 years of accounting experience.
Hawaii CPA or equivalent will be deemed to meet Basic Education and accounting experience requirements for at least Accountant III, pending review to determine eligibility for higher levels.
Quality of Experience : The required years of experience must demonstrate adequate scope and responsibility to perform the duties of the position.
Other Provisions Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements : Applicants must meet all requirements as of the date of application. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour weeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week equals six months of experience.
Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet minimum qualifications must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:
A TA History Report or equivalent;
A signed letter from the supervisor detailing TA title, dates, duties, and hours;
Copies of signed SF-10 Forms.
Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. 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 depending on funding and departmental needs. Temporary positions may lead to permanent opportunities, and temporary employees may be eligible for promotions and transfers, with certain rights and benefits.
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