LIQUOR CONTROL AUDITOR I (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

LIQUOR CONTROL AUDITOR I (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

Salary: $4,961.00 Monthly Location: Oahu, HI Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 248256 Department: Liquor Commission Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

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Position Information -------------------

"Regulating with Precision. Auditing with Integrity. Make a Difference - Join the Honolulu Liquor Commission!"

Are you detail-oriented and ready to play a key role in keeping Hawaii's liquor industry transparent and fair? The Honolulu Liquor Commission is seeking a dedicated Liquor Control Auditor I to join our team in Honolulu. In this role you will conduct independent audits and examinations of gross liquor sales of all classes and kinds of liquor licensees in accordance with the audit procedures and rules and regulations prescribed by the Liquor Commission and Liquor Laws of Hawaii.

What You Will Do ----------------

• Review liquor sales reports to decide when a deep-dive audit is needed.
• Audit licensees' bookkeeping and accounting to ensure accurate sales reporting.
• Cross-check daily sales, inventory, purchase invoices, and more to verify records.
• Collaborate on investigations related to license fees and compliance.
• Craft clear, detailed reports on your findings to keep the Commission informed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something bigger!

Additional Job Information ---------------------------

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Minimum Qualification Requirements --------------------------------

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 an accredited four-year college or university with major work in accounting, economics, public administration, or business administration.

Substitution: A bachelor's degree in another major may be creditable towards the education requirement provided it included completion of at least 12 semester credits in accounting or auditing courses, six of which are upper-level (300 and up) courses.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided.

We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.

As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement ---------------------

Two (2) years of experience in the field of accounting and/or auditing involving use of professional accounting techniques and principles.

Such experience must have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of commercial accounting.
• Knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and transactions.
• Knowledge of theories, techniques, and methods of auditing financial accounts and transactions.
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing financial recording.
• Ability to perform accurate, detailed analysis of accounting and financial records.
• Ability to interpret regulatory material; and prepare audit and other reports.

License Requirement ------------------

Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process -------------------

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title.

Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.

Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.

All information provided on an application is subject to verification.

As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

Application Guidelines & Instructions --------------------------------------

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application.

The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score.

Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected.

If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department.
• The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week.
• Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
• Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.

The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification.

Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at:

Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street, 10th Floor Honolulu, HI 96813

Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them.

Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

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