SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK (SR-13) [1 vacancy)

Looking for a role where your accuracy and attention to detail keep financial records running smoothly? Look no further! The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS), Treasury Division, is seeking a reliable Senior Account Clerk! This full-time, permanent position, located in Honolulu, involves issuing City checks, reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and supporting the City's treasury operations.

What You'll Do:

• Issue and reconcile City checks for payroll, housing, pension, workers’ compensation, and other payments while maintaining accurate warrant records.
• Account for and reconcile cash transactions by recording deposits, withdrawals, cash receipts, and daily treasury fund activity to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain investment and collateral records by tracking purchases, maturities, pledged securities, and preparing required reports.
• Process and deposit remittances while maintaining accounts receivable records and providing account information to customers and agencies.
• Prepare financial reports and resolve payment issues by compiling fiscal data, responding to inquiries, and assisting with check-related discrepancies.
• Process electronic fund transfers and replacement checks by handling wire transfers, stop payments, cancellations, and reissuing lost or stolen checks in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Special Work Requirements:

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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/.

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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:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Two (2) years of account record keeping work and/or the collection and accounting of money.

Must be able to:

• Apply bookkeeping practices to keep accurate records
• Maintain organized filing systems
• Maintain and interpret fiscal records accurately
• Prepare clear financial reports
• Perform basic math accurately
• Compare names and numbers for accuracy
• Work well with others

Substitution: 

1. An Associate's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for up to one year of experience in account record keeping and/or the collection and accounting of money.
2. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting or auditing courses, of which six must be above the elementary course level and from an accredited four-year college or university, will substitute for ALL of the required experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid Driver's License (Type 3/automobile), as required.

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.