Job Details

• October 10, 2025

$4,961/month

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Location: 711 Kapiolani Blvd., 6th floor, Honolulu
Department: Liquor Commission
Apply Before: Continuous

The Honolulu Liquor Commission is hiring a Liquor Control Auditor . This position serves as a financial auditor that audits the accounting records of premises where intoxicating liquors are sold; performs individually or as part of a team in an audit program to systematically review and audit liquor sales reports submitted to the Commission in compliance with Section 281, HRS, and the Rules of the Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu ("Rules").

This is a full-time, temporary position performed under a personal services contract that expires 6/30/26 (renewable upon determination of need and availability of funds).

What does a Liquor Control Auditor do?

• Performs pre-audit examinations of gross liquor sales reports submitted to the Commission, annually or upon transfer of a liquor license, to determine if a full audit is warranted.
• Conducts full audits of accounting records of licensees, as warranted, to verify financial compliance with the Rules and accuracy of gross liquor sales reports submitted to the Liquor Commission.
• Provides training to licensees on cash register operations and other reporting procedures to ensure proper submission of annual gross liquor sales reports.
• Verifies the accuracy of daily sales records, liquor inventory, purchase invoices, and other records relating to the purchase and sales of intoxicating liquors.
• Participates in and cooperates with investigations related to violations of the Rules.
• Prepares written reports of findings and evaluations of facts on alleged discrepancies found to have been misreported to the Liquor Commission for each audit completed.
• Examines physical inventories of liquor to determine accuracy of sales reporting, illegal purchases, and/or improper source funding.
• Attends Commission hearings, if necessary, to clarify reports, testify on audit findings, and to answer questions relating to the audit of a licensee's financials.

Required qualifications:

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting, economics, public administration, or business administration.

• In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your resume. You will be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to:

Honolulu Liquor Commission

Attn: Hiring Manager

711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 600

Honolulu, HI 96813

• 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.

• If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents within five (5) business days of being notified of selection in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Experience equivalent to two (2) years in the field of accounting and/or auditing involving the use of professional accounting techniques and principles. Such experience must have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of commercial accounting;
• Knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and transactions;
• Knowledge of theories, techniques, and methods of auditing financial accounts and transactions;
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial recording;
• Ability to perform accurate, detailed analyses of accounting and financial records;
• Ability to interpret regulatory material, and prepare audit and other reports.

• License requirements : Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (automobile/HDL type 3), prior to start date.

Supplemental Questions:

When applying for this position, please provide responses to the following job-specific Supplemental Questions:

• Describe in detail your AUDITING experience. Indicate which position(s) listed on your resume where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work:
• Describe the specific entities you audited (e.g. government agencies, businesses, etc.)
• Describe the types of audits performed (e.g. audits of accounting records, internal accounting controls, etc.)
• Explain the purpose of these audits (e.g. compliance with specific laws or requirements, fraud investigation, etc.)
• Describe the auditing criteria and methods you used to conduct these audits.
• In what capacity did you perform your auditing duties (e.g. as a fully independent auditor, lead or supervising auditor, assistant, etc.)?
• Approximately how many audits did you perform in this position?

• Describe your experience in PREPARING AUDIT REPORTS. Indicate which position(s) listed on your resume where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work
• Describe the nature and content of these reports.
• Who reviewed these reports?
• Indicate whether these reports were public record.

• Describe in detail your ACCOUNTING experience. Indicate which position(s) listed on your resume where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work.
• Describe your duties in maintaining general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, and account records by adjusting entries.
• Describe your duties in preparing and analyzing financial statements, reports, and forecasts/projections.
• Describe your duties in developing, installing, modifying, and/or converting accounting systems.

• List any relevant professional designations (e.g. Certified Public Accountant, Certified internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, etc.). Include the certificate number and the date certified (if none, indicate N/A).

Submit cover letter, resume, supporting documents, and your responses to the Supplemental Questions via email to: ...@honolulu.gov