Liquor Control Auditor

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.

• 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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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.

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.

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

• 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…