HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.210 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 20240305PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.210
Class Specifications for the Class:
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
SR-15, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Under limited supervision, performs technical accounting work in reconciling and
monitoring specific accounting and fiscal functions; applies knowledge of regulations,
statutes, procedures, and existing accounting system to determine propriety of actions;
performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform technical accounting work,
in reviewing, analyzing, and auditing of accounting data requiring application of extensive
practical knowledge of accounting.
Positions in this class apply many different and unrelated processes and procedures
to solve a variety of problems. Positions in this class work with considerable independence
in applying extensive knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, procedures, and
existing accounting systems to determine propriety of actions. They examine, monitor, and
audit accounts and processes; analyze and verify the accuracy and completeness of
accounting data quickly recognize errors and problems; identify sources of information;
devise solutions; and makes decisions and takes action based upon program knowledge
and precedent cases. Where no precedent cases exist, they reconstruct incomplete or
missing files and devise more efficient methods for procedural processing. Performance of
the work requires extensive personal contact with personnel in other departments as well as
outside the County government.
This class, however, does not perform work requiring the application of professional
accounting knowledge and skills in situations such as (1) the handling of accounting
problems and transactions of a complex, novel, and varied nature; (2) the review,
development, improvement, and implementation of accounting, reporting, and controls
systems; and/or (3) the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of complex financial
statements, reports of financial operations and financial conditions, which characterize the
professional Accountant series.
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Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Applies extensive practical knowledge of accounting in the review and analysis of
accounting data;
Acts as a resource in all matters pertaining to the functional area of expertise;
Provides formal or informal training to other employees;
Provides written or verbal interpretations of rules, regulations, processes, policies,
and procedures pertaining to the functional area of responsibility to, employees,
vendors, financial institutions, and the general public;
Develops and recommends changes to and enforces rules, regulations, policies, and
procedures within the activity;
Drafts operational guides, forms, and other materials; monitors the maintenance and
balancing of the accounting system;
Resolves problems in balancing the system;
Reviews and analyzes reports generated by the system for errors and
inconsistencies; makes adjustments to correct discrepancies;
Supervises account record keeping and other personnel engaged in maintaining
financial data, records, and systems;
Reviews the efficiency of clerical processes and compliance with prescribed record
keeping procedures;
Recommends improvements in procedures to reduce errors and processing delays;
Resolves problems and complaints;
Drafts memoranda, general circulars, and correspondence;
Prepares reports, including both data and narrative reporting and interpretation; and
Performs other related duties as required.
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Knowledge of:
Basic accounting systems, policies, procedures, techniques, and methods used in
reconciliation of accounts and auditing; central and departmental accounting policies,
procedures, and requirements; standard accounting codes, classifications, and terminology
pertinent to the work; applicable laws, rules, ordinances, policies, procedures, and
guidelines; automated accounting systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage.
Ability to:
Apply various accounting methods, forms, and techniques; identify discrepancies in
data and make corrections; read, understand, and explain manuals, laws, rules, ordinances,
policies, procedures, and guidelines; collect and organize accounting data and interpret its
significance; draft memoranda, letters, guidelines, and reports; operate various office
equipment including computers; use proper grammar and spelling; work with and deal
tactfully and effectively with government employees and the general public.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ACCOUNTING
TECHNICIAN which was approved on January 23, 2004, and April 1, 2021, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: February 9, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.210
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
SR-15, BU-03
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
• three (3) years of account recordkeeping work experience.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in
accounting or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school,
may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the account recordkeeping work
experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. An Associate’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited community
college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the
account recordkeeping work experience requirement.
C. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or
university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the account recordkeeping
work experience requirement.
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D. A Master’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or
university may be substituted for one (1) year of the account recordkeeping work
experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited
towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if
obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being
considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they
have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Departments/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection
between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective
certification and the duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
which was approved on January 23, 2004, amended on April 1, 2021, and on February 9,
2024, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: March 5, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources