Accountant - Federal Treasury Management

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This position is a member of the HPU Business Office - Cash, Payables and Federal Treasury Management team responsible for maintaining accounting and financial compliance of the university's Federal Student Aid. The position’s duties center on monitoring the effectiveness of the university's financial internal controls over financial aid refunds and employee waivers; reviewing the Financial Aid Office’s operations with respect to Business Office policies and procedures;

evaluating efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal financial policies and procedures; reconciling and overseeing all internal and external financial systems related to student financial aid; and advising and training staff with respect to regulatory requirements and compliance. This position also assists the area’s Manager with interim and fiscal year-end closing and preparation of various work papers for the annual audit.

Perform complex accounting analyses and produce ad hoc reports to assist management in the decision-making process relating to financial aid, as assigned.

This position will be based out of our Waterfront Plaza campus, in downtown Honolulu.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience or an Associate’s degree and four years of related experience. Two years of accounting or finance experience and/or equivalent post-secondary coursework in accounting or finance.
• Two (2) years of experience with computerized accounting programs.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams or comparable software.
• Two (2) years of experience working directly with students and/or customers to provide customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field,
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to financial aid accounting.
• CPA license or CMA certification.
• Three Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial aid accounting and/or administration.
• Experience utilizing Ellucian (Banner) software.
• Experience in the higher education and/or nonprofit sector.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of data and account reconciliation; experience independently preparing and/or reviewing reconciliations for accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a remote/hybrid team.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow up to pursue needed information and solutions.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, good record keeping, and ability to work in team environment while handling multiple tasks.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

• 2. Administrative Support – 25%
• 3. Budgeting – 10%
• 4. General Office Support – 5%

• Federal Funds Administration – 60%
• Oversee the financial administration of campus-based programs.
• Reconcile all grant programs (Pell, ACG, SMART, SEOG, STATE); FFELP and Direct Loan programs; all campus-based programs; all scholarship (institutional; state;…