Special Programs Accountant

County Of Hawaii (Hi) Hilo , HI 96720

Posted 4 weeks ago

Duties Summary

This recruitment is for a full-time (40 hours per week) temporary contract position not-to-exceed 12 months with the Office of Housing & Community Development.

This position is exempt from civil service.

Work must be performed in-person at the Office of Housing & Community Development, located at 1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 102, in Hilo, Hawaii. No virtual option is available. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:45am and 4:30pm. Reports to the Administrative and Accounting Services Division Manager.

TO APPLY:Submit a letter of interest and resume toohcdpersonnel@hawaiicounty.gov.

Examples of Duties

  • Maintain accounting records for the Homelessness, Housing Production Program Community Engagement Division, and Grants Management Division.

  • Maintain and prepare accounting activities and accounting processes for the Homelessness, Housing Production Program, Community Engagement Division, and Grants Management Division.

  • Ensure program and fiscal implementation as applicable under the program rules.

  • Maintain, process and prepare data collection forms related to the Homelessness, Housing Production and Community Engagement Division to support reporting requirements.

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, manage procurement, and all duties related to the accounting functions of the Homelessness, Housing Production Program, Community Engagement Division, and Grants Management Division.

  • Perform other related and assigned duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

  • graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, with
  • twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing courses; and
  • two (2) years of responsible professional accounting or auditing work experience involving the maintenance or examination of accounting records and the preparation, analysis, and/or interpretation of financial statements and reports.

License Requirement:

Ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by the possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3), a valid comparable driver's license, or use of other means of transportation that meets position needs.

Knowledge of:

Theories, principles, and practices of accounting; preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting; report writing; and office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Devise, modify, and install accounting methods, techniques, and procedures; prepare complete and accurate reports in accordance with accounting standards; analyze data, detect errors, and correct inconsistencies in accounting records; learn and apply pertinent laws and regulations applicable to the department's programs; operate a personal computer using applicable software applications; and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Supplemental Information

Eligible for paid County-observed holiday, vacation, and sick leave hours. Medical coverage to be provided, employee responsible for employee-share of monthly premium based on choice of medical, dental and vision plan selection.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

TO APPLY:Submit a letter of interest and resume toohcdpersonnel@hawaiicounty.gov.


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