AUDITOR V - DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION (FIELD AUDIT) - OAHU (OHHI)

Recruitment Number OHHI-25055

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Level V: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Level V Auditor position supervises and participates in field audits of governmental books of accounts, business entities, regulated public utilities and transportation companies, etc.; assumes complete charge of a team of auditors engaged in an extensive or complicated audit; prepares financial exhibita and audit reports; and performs other duties as required.

Legal Authorization to Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience requiring the knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, standards, theory and practices for the purpose of analyzing and interpreting accounting books, records, or systems.

Selective Certification Requirement

In order to effectively perform these duties and responsibilities, applicants must possess a thorough working knowledge of: State and Federal tax laws, including the General Excise, Use, Net Income, Public Service and other tax laws administered by the Department of Taxation.

This knowledge must enable the Tax Auditor V to analyze complex transactions and situations in order to determine the proper application of the laws to taxpayers audited.

Applicants must handle transactions in interstate or foreign commerce, which involve questions of nexus, proper measurement of activities, federal preemption, formulary appointments, allocations, exemptions and deductions, income classifications, multiple activity transactions, etc.

Applicants must have knowledge of the Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding administrative procedures in the application of the Tax laws of Hawaii, legal research procedures, rules, court decisions and administrative positions taken by the Department of Taxation in the administration of the Tax Laws in Hawaii.

Applicants must have the ability to

plan,organize, guide, and oversee the work of others assisting with phases of field audits of the largest and most complex domestic, mainland U.S., and foreign corporate organizations.

Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for this class Auditor V and who possess: one (1) year of professional work experience which involved the application or interpretation of State and federal tax laws, including the General Excise, Use, Net Income and Public Service Company tax laws, and which demonstrated possession of the knowledges and abilities stated above.

• The experience described above may have been gained as a part of the required three (3) years of specialized professional auditing experience for the class Auditor IV or in a separate capacity.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please
• 02579:013112:13:MA

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.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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.