PAYROLL/VOUCHER SPECIALIST - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Number 22-0549

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services, Accounting Division.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $5,282 to $6,425 per month (SR-24, Step C to H)

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

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii some positions may requirethat all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

This position is located in the State's central accounting division which serves as the central, statewide point of coordination and control for all payroll or voucher/contract pre-audit activities; and exercises authority for final approval of payments for all Executive branch departments in the State of Hawaii. The position may also exercise authority and final approval for payroll or voucher/contract payments for counties or other jurisdictions. The work involves the interpretation of State and federal laws, rules and regulations; the establishment, monitoring and update of controls to ensure proper examination of expenditure claims for propriety and legality; certification of claims relative to the expenditure of State funds for payroll, voucher/contract claims; and coordination with information technology personnel and others to update and maintain the State's central payroll or vouchering system. The position is typically responsible for the State's payroll or vouchering function and related activities within the central accounting agency, including supervision over a staff of subordinate workers performing work in the pre-audit of payroll or voucher/contract claims.

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

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in one or a combination of the following:

1. Work experience which involved the analysis, verification, examination,and/or authorization of claims for the expenditure of funds for payroll, voucher, contract, or other claims for completeness, accuracy, legality, and propriety; or
2. Professional accounting or auditing work experience.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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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 808-587-0936 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 click:https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
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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.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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