SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK (SR-13) [2 vacancies]

Senior Account Clerk

Support the Honolulu Police Department by managing payroll and grant accounting with precision and integrity. The Honolulu Police Department, Finance Division, is hiring two (2) Senior Account Clerks in Honolulu. These positions play an important role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of the department's financial records and accounting systems.

What you will do :

• Work with federal and state law enforcement grants, including the Department of Justice, Homeland Security, and asset forfeiture programs.
• Verify and reconcile payroll documents and reports to ensure compliance with City directives and federal grant conditions.
• Audit payrolls, premium pay, and overtime to ensure expenditures meet grant requirements.
• Process fund transfers, drawdowns, and adjustments for grant-related transactions in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Maintain accounting ledgers, journals, and summaries of revenue collections, expenditures, and other grant-related financial data.
• Compile and prepare fiscal and statistical reports for management and grant agencies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The City has great benefits and opportunities apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for further consideration for the current vacancies, as well as future permanent and temporary vacancies with this job title and other related positions throughout the City.

Applications must be submitted online by November 15, 2025, 11 : 59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

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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 which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Experience requirement : Four (4) years of clerical experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in account record keeping work. This experience must demonstrate the ability to : maintain fiscal accounts and records; prepare financial reports and statements; interpret fiscal records and data; compare names and numbers for accuracy; operate calculating and adding machines, typewriters, and standard office equipment; follow oral and written instructions; and work harmoniously with others.

Substitution : An Associate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of clerical experience and up to one year of account record keeping experience. 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 a regionally-accredited four-year college or university, will substitute for all of the required experience.

Verification requirement : In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. 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 the following address : Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit. 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 in order to move forward in the hiring process.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee? Vacation : Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. Sick Leave : Employees may earn up to 21 days per year. Holidays : 13 days a year; 14 days during election years. Training and Development : Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development. Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care : Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP). Group Life Insurance : No cost for eligible employees. Deferred Compensation Plan : Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement. Retirement Plan : The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required. Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits : Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item Parking : Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates. Direct Deposit : Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program : A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.