Accountant III

Salary: $5,258.00 Monthly

Location : Maui County (various), HI

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: R-9434

Department: Department of Finance

Opening Date: 09/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Performs difficult professional accounting work in the maintenance, revision and/or development of an accounting system; analyzes fiscal data; provides advisory services; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Chief Accountant in that the Accountant III performs the more difficult and complex accounting work for a fiscal program or a major component of a larger program or in the conduct of activities related to the maintenance and control of master accounting records and the preparation of financial reports on all major funding of the County; whereas the Chief Accountant directs the centralized accounting and related activities to include the maintenance of all control accounting records for all funds of the County.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

Collects, compiles, classifies and evaluates 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; conducts internal review to insure that accounting systems and procedures are effective, efficient and properly implemented; prepares reports necessary for the determination and reporting of Federal and State expenditure and fund balances on Federal and/or State-funded programs and projects; confers with other agency officials on financial matters; assists management officials by interpreting accounting data, trends, statements, etc., and explaining the program implications of accounting data; assists in preparing quarterly financial reports on the status of all appropriations, allotments, and encumbrances for all departments and all funds of the County.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting and three years of responsible work experience in professional level accounting.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of commercial and governmental accounting; preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports; public fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting; office practices and procedures; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: devise and install accounting methods, techniques and procedures; plan, assign and direct the work of subordinates; prepare complete and accurate reports and standards; analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records; maintain effective working relationship with others.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email:

01

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of an official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least three (3) years of responsible work experience in professional level accounting? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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