Job Details

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: Level V - $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This is a multi-series definition applicable to all classes of positions the primary duties of which are to advise, administer, supervise or perform professional auditing work for purposes of reviewing and appraising the adequacy of accounting and related management controls within governmental agencies to insure that each maintains an adequate accounting and reporting system, income and unemployment tax compliance by individuals and business firms, rate-making for public utilities and transportation forms, and other related auditing functions. The work requires primarily the application of sound accounting judgment and generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles.

Auditor V: Supervises and participates in field audits of governmental books of accounts, business entities, regulated public utilities and transportation companies, etc., assumes complete charge of a team of auditors engaged in an extensive or complicated audit, prepares financial exhibits and audits reports and performs other duties as required.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Other Qualifying Education:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BAcc): Applicants who possess a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or a bachelor's degree with accounting and/or auditing coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, from an accredited college or university will be deemed to have met the education and experience requirements for the class Auditor II.
  2. Master's degree in Accounting (MAcc): Applicants who possess a master's degree in accounting or a master degree with accounting and/or auditing coursework equivalent to a master's degree in accounting, from an accredited college or university will be deemed to have met all the basic education and experience requirements for the class Auditor II.
• Specialized Experience: Four (4) years for Level V of progressively responsible professional auditing experience requiring the knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, standards, theory and practices for the purpose of analyzing and interpreting accounting books, records, or systems.
• Supervisory Aptitude: For level V, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

The State of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.