Grants & Accountant- Hawaii Job Hilo area,Hawaii USA,Accounting

Position: Grants & Contract Accountant- Hawaii

Grants & Contracts Accountant

The Grants & Contracts Accountant works under the direct supervision of the Hawaii County Coordinators. The Grants & Contracts Accountant has knowledge of, and is conversant with, accounting principles as it pertains to accrual, double-entry accounting.

A. Essential

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, with experience in Great Plains or other Computer accounting software and spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Excel

Minimum 5 years professional accounting work, which involves overseeing finance operations, and maintaining financial compliance requirements for Government contracts, with specific experience to non-profits

Valid TB clearance and physical

Valid Hawaii Driver's license and valid no-fault

FBI/Criminal History, and CAN check cleared

B.

Essential Functions:

Ensure that financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Assist the FIS Administrator with budgeting and cost

Handle insurance matters according to The Salvation Army

Responsible for all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash/banking, monthly journal entries and general ledger

Prepare all government and other funding agencies financial reports in a timely

Develop, review, and revise cost allocation with administrative

Prepare necessary work papers/schedules and participate in annual internal and external

Assist DHQ & FIS Administration with budgets and budget amendments on a timely

Prepare bi-weekly payroll

Provide DHQ & FIS Administration with monthly reports with information deemed necessary for the continued financial stability of each program (contract).

Assist in preparation of budgetary information in response to government and other agency requests for proposals.

Provide DHQ & FIS Administration with monthly reports with information deemed necessary for the continued stability of each contract.

Make financial decisions in the absence of Program Directors in compliance with contract requirements.

Other Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Personal Qualities:

Adhere to and implement The Salvation Army

Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firm, caring, organized, high energy

Liaison with and knowledge of public service agencies and other community

Benefits include but are not limited to: medical and dental coverage, employer-paid retirement benefits, employee discounts, 13 paid holidays per year, free parking, and additional great perks designed to support work-life balance and employee well-being

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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