Financial Technician

Financial Technician U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time From $50,699 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Work from home Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Writing skills High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Clerical experience Time management Full Job Description

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF HAWAII VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 2026-02

Position:

FINANCIAL TECHNCIAN

Terms of Employment:

Full-Time, Excepted Service Classification Level:

Court Personnel System Table HI -

Hawaii Grade:

CL 24-25

; Salary range CL-24: $50,699-$82,405 per year • (Promotion potential to the CL-25 level at a future date, dependent on performance and business needs of the office) •Salary noted above based on 2026 pay tables and includes a 22.21 locality pay adjustment and an 8.64% non-taxable Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Hawaii, both of which are subject to change annually. Starting salary based on education and experience.

Position Location:

United States District Court 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room C-338 Honolulu, HI 96850

Closing Date:

Position open until filled. Priority consideration for applicant packets received by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026. Are you interested in a position that supports the federal Judiciary's mission of ensuring equal access under the law? Do you thrive in a team environment? The Clerk's Office of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii is a career-oriented organization focused on providing exceptional service to the court, members of the legal community, and the general public. Whether launching or continuing a career in public service, the U.S. District Court is a great place to work with competitive salaries and benefits, a work schedule that promotes a work-life balance, access to a fitness center, and the opportunity to work with colleagues committed to fulfilling the important mission of administering justice in an efficient and effective manner. Currently, we are seeking applicants for a full-time Financial Technician to perform financial transactions and maintain required records, consistent with court policies and approved internal controls. The financial staff processes a high volume of transactional accounting work. The work requires interpreting and applying complex rules and regulations, processing work with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness, and providing excellent customer service. The Accounting Technician assists financial staff by reviewing specific documents, entering financial transactions, and maintaining required records, in accordance with court policies and approved internal controls.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Process and pay bills and invoices incurred in court units. Perform reconciliation of monies deposited, transferred, and disbursed by the court unit. Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures. Maintain accounting records by inputting transactions, performing trial balances, and reconciling the accounts through the automated systems. Debit, credit, and total accounts on spreadsheets, databases, and financial software used by the court unit. Process victim restitution payments, including processing incoming checks; compiling necessary information; producing and mailing payments; maintaining ledger of restitution payments and ensuring that victims receive payments; processing returned checks and returned mail; and, providing customer service to victims and their representatives. Work with U.S. Attorney's Office to reconcile criminal debt accounts and receivable records. Process vouchers and payments for Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys, jurors, trustees, and other similar vouchers. Receive, review, and prepare payment vouchers received; and, enter data into automated check writing/accounting systems. Receive, review, and process travel vouchers and travel advance requests from court units. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Communicate with individuals in court units to respond to questions, problems, or insufficiencies with voucher submissions and the status of payment of vouchers. Assist with preparing reports and forms by compiling information. Use accounting software and systems to record, store, and track information using various software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word;Excel). Comply with guidelines, procedures, and policies established by the Administrative Office and the court unit. Give advice and explain requirements of the Guide to Judiciary Policy as they relate to proper disbursement. Perform other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the position, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least two (2) years of general experience which provided the candidate with progressively responsible clerical, office or other work experience that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience. Additionally, qualified applicants will possess one year of specialized experience, which includes progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and principles of financial administration and/or accounting; and involved the routine use of automated financial and accounting systems or other computer-based systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, or databases. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Accounting experience gained while employed in a federal court, federal agency, or financial institution is highly desirable.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be mature, responsible, poised, organized, detail oriented, have excellent time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy. The incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, integrity, good judgment, initiative, a professional appearance and demeanor, and the ability to work with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

TOTAL REWARDS & WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Salary:

Depending on qualifications and experience, CL 24, Steps 1-61;

Salary Range:

$50,699 - $82,405.

Time off:

13 days of paid vacation the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter, 13 sick days accrued per year, 14 paid holidays (including both federal and local holidays).

BENEFITS

Federal Pension and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and insurance plans. Optional dental and vision insurance coverage. Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.

Other Perks:

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, public transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, potential for occasional telework, onsite cafeteria and gym. See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. All application information is subject to verification. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, which includes an FBI fingerprint check, and will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background check. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment. Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payroll direct deposit.

HOW TO APPLY

It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible. To ensure consideration, promptly submit one of each of the following: 1) Letter of interest; 2) A current resume; 3) A completed and signed AO-78 (Judicial Branch Federal Employment application), which is available from the Hawaii U.S.

District Court website:

www.hid.uscourts.gov under FORMS and "Miscellaneous;" and 4) Three professional references with contact information. Please submit electronically via email in ONE PDF to: with subject line:

VA 26-02

Financial Technician (your name). Packets will not be considered complete unless all items have been received by Human Resources. The court will only communicate with those qualified applicants who will be invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a response regarding their application status. Interview and relocation expenses are not eligible to be reimbursed. The District of Hawaii, U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify or withdraw this vacancy announcement, or to fill the position any time before the closing date, any of which action may occur without prior written or other notice. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool. Equal Focused Employer. The Court encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance. The court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify Human Resources at 808-541-1441. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. We value diversity, are committed to equity and inclusion, and support a workplace in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Pay:

From $50,699.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Commuter assistance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Work from home People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

Multiple locations