NEOGOV · 6 months ago
Accountant II, III, IV - Accounting Unit III
Honolulu, HI 96813
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,590/mo - $6,535/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is a division of the Hawaii State Department of Education, and they are seeking an Accountant IV to oversee and participate in the collection and evaluation of fiscal data. The role involves supervising lower-level personnel, preparing financial statements and reports, and recommending changes to accounting procedures.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Devises the system, or segment, prepares the necessary forms, manuals, procedures, etc
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects
Progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience
For Accountant II: 1/2 year of accounting experience
For Accountant III: 1-1/2 years of accounting experience
For Accountant IV: 2-1/2 years of accounting experience
Possession of the required number of years of experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position
Preferred
Possession of a master's degree in accounting or a master's degree with equivalent accounting course work from an accredited college or university
Possession of a valid Hawaii Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate or equivalent
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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