Accounting Manager

The Salvation Army Southern California; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Honolulu seeks an Accounting Manager to lead its accounting team. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and preparing for audits. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $95,000, with full-time employment in the finance department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in accounting and reconciliations.
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Direct experience with external audits is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes.
• Review and approve financial entries and reports.
• Prepare for annual audits and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Computerized accounting software

Job description

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Supervisor: Controller

FSLA Status: Exempt

Date: January 2025

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 to $95,000

Essential Functions

• Supervise accounting staff of assigned units, including but not limited to: answering questions promptly and accurately, solving day-to-day issues, assisting with coding and other accounting matters.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent account coding.
• Review and approve Journal Entries, A/P, Expense/Reimbursement, and A/R Workflows.
• Closing assigned units by the standard deadline.
• Training new and existing staff and evaluating their performance.
• Covering staff absences appropriately.
• Reviewing month-end closing packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Supporting and performing the financial function related to any government or non-government grants as necessary.
• Assist Officers and Financial Planning and Budgeting Analyst, including but limited to: analysis of financial reports and financial issues, budget preparation and analysis.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and reports as assigned by Controller.
• Implement financial policies and procedures as determined by Territorial and Divisional Headquarters for all areas of accounting and financial reporting.
• Maintain appropriate internal audit control safeguards over accounting functions.
• Assist the Controller in daily oversight, accounting guidance and other tasks as needed, completing month-end and year-end functions and filings of the Finance Department.
• Interact with other TSA departments and staff as needed.

Skills / Technical Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in accounting and reconciliations and 3-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Word and computerized accounting software.
• Direct experience with external audits.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license.
• Travel off-island as necessary.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Non-profit Organizations