Your Accounting Skills Can Power a Better Honolulu!
The
Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Accounting Division, is looking to fill two (2)
Accountant II positions located in Honolulu at the Fasi Municipal Building. These roles involve performing professional accounting duties, including maintaining and evaluating financial data, reporting on departmental financial status, preparing account adjustments, and supporting budget development and expenditure control.
What You Will Do:- Maintain and update ledgers, journals, and records for operating, state, and federal funds.
- Classify and codetransactions and manage encumbrances, expenditures, and fund transfers.
- Review departmental financial status and prepare financial reports and statements.
- Coordinate with departments and agencies on federal program requirements and reporting.
- Project cash needs, monitor balances, and prepare required state/federal reports.
- Assist auditors with financial information and reconciliation.
- Support operating budget development using historical data and departmental requests.
- Recommend improvements to fiscal procedures and prepare related memoranda.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Career Progression:
Upon successful completion of probation and demonstration of satisfactory work performance and years of experience at each level, an Accountant II may progress to the independent Accountant III level.
Promotional opportunities beyond the Accountant III may also be available, offering expanded opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
| Class Title | Salary Range | Current Pay |
| Accountant II | SR-18 | $4,590 |
| Accountant III | SR-20 | $4,961 |
| Accountant IV | SR-22 | $5,369 |
| Accountant V | SR-24 | $6,043 |
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for further consideration for the current job openings, as well as future job openings with this job title.Applications must be submitted online by December 6, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.The City’s many excellent benefits include:
- Generous Time Off - Up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick days, and 13-14 holidays per year.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans with subsidized premiums, and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement Plan - State of Hawaii ERS pension and optional retirement and deferred compensation plans.
- Student Loan Relief - Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Career Development - Training and development classes at all levels.
- And much more! - For additional benefit information, visit https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
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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 an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses. Six of the 12 credits must be above the beginning or elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: 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 a related field with courses in accounting.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., 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: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, 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 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 on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year of experience in professional accounting.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for the one year of professional accounting experience.
The Master's degree in Accounting must be met at the time of application. Please refer to the above Education Requirement section for education verification requirements.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and governmental financial reporting standards.
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
- Ability to produce complete and accurate financial reports and documents.
- Ability to analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.
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 and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
