ACCOUNTANT VI (SR-26)

Salary $6,177.
00 - $7,226.
00 Monthly Location Oahu, HI Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 287223 Department Honolulu Board of Water Supply Opening Date 03/29/2023 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Position Information Supervises and performs professional level accounting work in the conduct of a fiscal program involving financial recordkeeping, reporting, control, and analysis of financial statements and reports; reviews, designs and implements accounting systems; and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy: There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Finance Division.
This position is chief accountant for the Financial Accounting Section, General Accounting Branch, Finance Division of the Board of Water Supply (BWS).
The position is responsible for the control, analysis and maintenance of several functional areas of the BWS's accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for Water Utilities as prescribed for Class A water utilities by the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners.
Work involves supervising the functional areas including fixed assets, work/job order system, financial statements and reports, inventory, cash reconciliation, rate structure updates; treasury deposits and cash receipts, miscellaneous billing and fund balance; and assessing the impact of new programs/initiatives on the financial accounting system and section reporting requirements.
Position must exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment in supervising daily section activities which includes the integration of several pertinent systems.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list.
This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information Applications must be submitted online at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
**Salary commensurate with applicable experience $6,177 - $7,226 per month (SR-26), pending approval and subject to funding availability** Some notifications will be sent via e-mail.
You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner.
To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.
gov and info@governmentjobs.
com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.
Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification Requirements 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a major in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting.
(Note: At least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses is needed, six of which must be above the beginning or elementary course level from an accredited four-year college or university).
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Copies will not be returned.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Five years of progressively responsible work experience in professional accounting, including or supplemented by work experience demonstrating aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
SUBSTITUTION: A Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for one of the required five years of professional accounting experience.
You must submit evidence of your Master's degree in Accounting in order to be given credit for the substitution.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information must be legible in order to be given credit.
Examination Process EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.
Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation .
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100% Agency City and County of Honolulu Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone 808-768-8536 Website https://www.
honolulu.
gov/hr/ Position Information Supervises and performs professional level accounting work in the conduct of a fiscal program involving financial recordkeeping, reporting, control, and analysis of financial statements and reports; reviews, designs and implements accounting systems; and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy: There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Finance Division.
This position is chief accountant for the Financial Accounting Section, General Accounting Branch, Finance Division of the Board of Water Supply (BWS).
The position is responsible for the control, analysis and maintenance of several functional areas of the BWS's accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for Water Utilities as prescribed for Class A water utilities by the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners.
Work involves supervising the functional areas including fixed assets, work/job order system, financial statements and reports, inventory, cash reconciliation, rate structure updates; treasury deposits and cash receipts, miscellaneous billing and fund balance; and assessing the impact of new programs/initiatives on the financial accounting system and section reporting requirements.
Position must exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment in supervising daily section activities which includes the integration of several pertinent systems.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list.
This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information Applications must be submitted online at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
**Salary commensurate with applicable experience $6,177 - $7,226 per month (SR-26), pending approval and subject to funding availability** Some notifications will be sent via e-mail.
You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner.
To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add infoneogov@honolulu.
gov and info@governmentjobs.
com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.
Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification Requirements 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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a major in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting.
(Note: At least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses is needed, six of which must be above the beginning or elementary course level from an accredited four-year college or university).
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States.
In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.
We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Copies will not be returned.
All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Five years of progressively responsible work experience in professional accounting, including or supplemented by work experience demonstrating aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
SUBSTITUTION: A Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for one of the required five years of professional accounting experience.
You must submit evidence of your Master's degree in Accounting in order to be given credit for the substitution.
Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Copies will not be returned.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
All information must be legible in order to be given credit.
Examination Process EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated.
Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.
Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation .
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100% What are the benefits of being a City Employee?- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available.
Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future.
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choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees.
Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.
) as a pre-tax item- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceTo view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes.
Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.