Accountant

Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation (Hart) AccountantThe Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu's rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii.HART is seeking a candidate to join its Budget and Finance team to perform professional accounting functions as a primary work assignment, along with related services, and to work on various phases of a fiscal program. The authorized level for this recruitment is an Accountant III; with the possibility of filling at the Accountant IV level based on the candidate's qualifications.Grade-Level Standards and Distinguishing CharacteristicsGrade III:This class is distinguished by responsibility for performing professional accounting work for a fiscal program, where the accounting functions are of a complex nature and are performed in accordance with standard accounting practices and the policies and objectives of the accounting system.Grade IV:This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing the most difficult and complex accounting work for a fiscal program.Minimum Qualification Requirements for the ClassGrade III:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and two years of professional work experience in accounting.Grade IV:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in accounting and three years of experience in professional accounting.License RequirementNonePhysical RequirementPersons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.BenefitsThis position is entitled to a comprehensive benefits package as provided by the City and County of Honolulu, including:Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plansGenerous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)Deferred Compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirementFlexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expensesPre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool optionsAccess to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transitEligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public serviceSchedule and LocationThe work of this position is conducted in the HART offices in Honolulu, Hawaii (no telecommuting allowed) during typical 8-hour shifts. HART does not cover any relocations costs.Job TypeFull-time, ContractPayGrade III: $61,284 - $77,616/yearGrade IV: $66,324 - $83,976/year