Job Description
Position Information Your Accounting Skills Can Power a Better Honolulu! The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS), Accounting Division , is looking to fill an Accountant I/II position in Honolulu at the Fasi Municipal Building. This position applies professional accounting principles and practices to support and maintain accounting systems. Incumbents perform a range of accounting duties, including preparing financial reports and statements in accordance with accepted standards, analyzing financial data, and maintaining ledgers and fiscal records. What You Will Do As An Accountant I Perform routine accounting assignments under close supervision to develop accounting knowledge and skills. Assist in preparing worksheets, financial reports, exhibits, and statements. Compile and evaluate fiscal data. Maintain ledgers and other fiscal records. Identify and correct basic errors in financial records. What You Will Do as an Accountant II: Continuously review and evaluate the financial condition of the department's accounts. Prepare worksheets, financial reports, exhibits and statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards. Assist departments in formulating an expenditure program for the approved operating budget. Compile and prepare financial reports and statements. Career Progression Upon successful completion of probation and demonstration of satisfactory work performance and years of experience at each level , an Accountant I/II may progress up 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 I SR-16 $4,243 Accountant II SR-18 $4,590 Accountant III SR-20 $4,961 Accountant IV SR-22 $5,369 Accountant V SR-24 $6,043 Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ . Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career! Additional Job Information Some notifications may be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: use a valid e-mail account; verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; are subscribed to email notices; check your spam folders; and add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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 Level I & II: 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. Students who will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field in the current Spring 2026 semester may apply for Accountant I. 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