Senior Account Clerk - SR-13

Oversees, sets up, and maintains all accounting records for a major section of a department's accounting system; performs or supervises the review, posting, revision, and summarization of fiscal records and statements; compiles data and prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

There are three (3) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Hawai'i Fire Department - Administration Division in Hilo.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.  Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns the work required in compiling, reviewing, recording, and reconciling financial transactions for a major section of a department's accounting system; sets up and supervises the maintenance of accounting files and records.
• Sets up, verifies, posts to, balances, maintains, and reconciles paper and electronic journals, ledgers, appropriation allotments, invoice registers, individual accounts, P-card purchases, and other subsidiary records.
• Classifies and codes expenditures or revenues, determining appropriate accounts to be charged; posts to budgetary accounts.
• Purchases supplies, materials, equipment, and/or services in accordance with applicable County purchasing and procurement rules; refers to manuals, catalogs, and other sources for detailed specifications; prepares, processes, and enters requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices into the financial resource enterprise system utilizing proper queues and accounts.
• Checks vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, and other data for conformance with standards and accuracy of extensions and computations; distributes charges to proper accounts.
• Receives, receipts, and deposits cash collections; maintains appropriate records.
• Takes trial balances; reconciles balances; and prepares reports.
• Compiles and analyzes receipts, expenditures, and other fiscal data; prepares financial and statistical reports for use in budget preparation, annual reports, cost data progress reports, etc.
• Writes narrative statements to accompany tables and statistical materials.
• Supervises, and/or reviews, audits, and processes timesheets and related leave and payroll documents; ensures compliance to rules, laws, and collective bargaining provisions; enters timesheet information into electronic payroll system; audits payroll reports to ensure accuracy of input, maintains personnel records, including leave balances, temporary assignments, etc.
• Records labor time or equipment rental fees for various jobs.
• Prepares and processes various payroll deduction and withholding forms.
• Prepares and processes contracts for approval; monitors provisions of contracts.
• Assists with grant management; monitors expenditures and reimbursements; determines appropriateness of purchases; prepares required reports.
• Assigns, trains, and reviews the work of others engaged in maintaining account records and/or processing payroll; monitors or supervises the maintenance of inventory control records.
• Drafts operational guides, forms and other materials requiring specific knowledge of methods, procedures, policies or other information; assists in implementation process.
• Responds to basic inquiries from public, customers, vendors, and/or employees in accordance with prescribed procedures regarding specific accounts or other related information.
• Operates standard office machines including calculators, scanners, copiers, and electronic computer equipment and peripherals, adding machines and typewriters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience: 
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• three (3) years of account recordkeeping work that involved the preparation, review, and processing of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and/or employee payroll; and the compilation and preparation of fiscal reports, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing, as applicable to the position.  You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license.  (The immediate vacancies with the Hawai'i Fire Department require a valid driver's license).

Substitution of education for required experience:   An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of account recordkeeping work that involved the preparation, review, and processing of accounts payables, accounts receivables, and/or employee payroll.  (Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of experience).

Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.  An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.   

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. 

Note:  In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency.  If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package.  Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:   Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.  (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)    
• Vacation:  Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:  Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays:  The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development:   The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.        
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program:  This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:  You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.  
• Retirement Plan:   The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation:   Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan:   Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans:   The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance:   Free life insurance policy for active employees.  
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves:   You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.  Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification, 
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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Salary : $45,216 - $54,984