🚀 ACCOUNTANT I (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

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We are hiring an Accountant I in the Department of Customer Services, Division of Motor Vehicles to help manage key state‑funded programs such as motor vehicle registration, weight tax, and registration fees. In this role you will assist with financial reporting, balance ledgers, reconcile accounts, and strengthen internal controls under the guidance of an experienced Accountant IV.

Responsibilities

• Assist with balancing and reconciling daily cashier collection reports from various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Learn to balance and reconcile daily reports from online and third‑party vendors to ensure accuracy.
• Under supervision maintain accurate accounts for revenue and expenses generated by state‑funded programs.
• Assist in verifying accuracy and processing refund invoices, ensuring timely payment.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers and subsidiary accounts to ensure the accuracy of fiscal records.
• Learn to prepare and review financial statements and statistical reports for state‑funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Progression

• Upon successful completion of probation and demonstration of satisfactory work performance, an Accountant I may progress upward to higher levels.
• Promotional opportunities beyond Accountant III may also be available, offering expanded opportunities for growth.

Salary ranges: Accountant ISR‑16 $4,243, Accountant I $4,590, Accountant II $4,961

Hiring Process

• Applications must be submitted online. The posting will close on November 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. HST, or once 50 applications are received, whichever is sooner.
• Interviews for the vacancies will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025.
• 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.

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Education Requirement

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. Six of the 12 credits must be above the elementary course level and from a regionally‑accredited institution.

Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. The experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with accounting courses.

Verification Requirement

Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript. If you do not have documentation at this time, please note that verification will be required if selected.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Government Administration

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