Senior Accountant

Hawaii Community Foundation

. Manage all aspects of Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Operating Fund accounting .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including fund accounting, GAAP, and FASB standards, with a strong focus on payroll processing and financial reporting. Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze variances, and implement internal controls while fostering collaboration across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting5 Years Of Accounting Work ExperienceProficiency In Payroll SoftwareFund Accounting KnowledgeStrong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Accounting EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial ReportsBudget DevelopmentVariance AnalysisCash Flow ManagementPayroll ProcessingTax FilingsInternal ControlsGAAP Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

ADP Payroll SoftwareMS OfficeExcelWordOutlook

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Organization ExperienceFASB StandardsBudget-To-Actual VariancesPayroll ComplianceCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Operating Fund accounting
Record transactions and complete monthly and annual close activities
Prepare accounting entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and ad hoc accounting reports
Support Operating Fund budget development and evaluation
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and prepare variance reports
Monitor and manage Operating Fund cash flow and movement of funds
Administer corporate credit card, airline, and rental car programs
Implement and maintain effective internal controls
Respond to internal and external information requests
Train non-finance personnel on Operating Fund financial workflows and procedures
Process employee payroll, journal entries, withholding remittances, payroll reconciliations, payroll reports, tax filings, and W-2 filings
Partner with Human Resources on benefit deduction processing
Prepare tax, regulatory, annual audit, and Form 990 schedules
Participate in finance system conversion, including requirements validation, data conversion, testing, reconciliation, documentation, and user training
Develop Finance team workplans, schedules, and processes
Provide cross-functional support and identify process improvements
Collaborate with internal departments and represent HCF in the community
Support ad hoc Finance projects and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Minimum of 5 years of accounting work experience required
Proficiency in payroll software; ADP preferred
Payroll compliance knowledge
Electronic processing experience preferred
Previous nonprofit organization experience and understanding of fund accounting, GAAP, and FASB standards as applied to nonprofit organizations is a plus
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle a high volume of activity
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Proven leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively
Passion for the betterment of Hawaii and its people
Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of Hawaii’s multicultural community
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and flexible organization
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
Ability to operate general office equipment
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. of office material or equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely
Flexible and extended hours as needed
Required travel as needed