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Position Information “Turn Data into Decisions That Shape the City” The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is seeking an Accountant III/IV to prepare annual financial statements for enterprise funds in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. This position is responsible for maintaining the computerized general ledger for assigned funds, preparing and posting accounting entries, and analyzing general ledger balances to ensure accuracy and compliance.
What You Will Do
- Prepare Annual Financial Statements: Lead the preparation of enterprise fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB for inclusion in the City’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
- Support Financial Reporting: Assist in developing quarterly financial reports, ACFR schedules, trial balances, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain General Ledger Accuracy: Review monthly postings in the City’s financial system (Advantage) and ensure subsidiary reports reconcile with general ledger control accounts (e.g., revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, balance sheet accounts).
- Ensure Compliance with Standards: Assist with implementation of and ongoing compliance with GASB pronouncements related to enterprise funds.
Salary Information:
- Accountant III (SR-20) : $4,961 per month
- Accountant IV (SR-22) : $5,369 per month
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/ .
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something bigger!
Additional Job Information
HIRING PROCESS:
- Interviews for the current vacancy will be held on May 28 , 2026.
- A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.
- Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.
Responsibilities
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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 III & IV: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses. (Note: Six of the 12 credits must be above the elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university.)
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, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification : Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Experience Requirement
Level III (SR-20): Two (2) years of experience in professional accounting.
Level IV (SR-22): Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting.
Substitution: A Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for one year of the required professional accounting experience.
The Master’s degree in Accounting must be met at the time of application. Please refer to the above Education Requirement section for education verification requirements.
Applicable Skills
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial accounting.
- Knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
- Knowledge of fiscal administration including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to devise, modify, and install accounting methods, techniques and procedures.
- Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements.
- Ability to analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies in accounting records.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
