GAAP-Compliant Financial Aid Accounting Specialist

Hawaii Pacific University; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific University’s Business Office – Cash, Payables and Federal Treasury Management team seeks a detail‑oriented financial analyst to ensure the university’s federal student aid accounting remains compliant. You will reconcile programs, monitor refunds and employee waivers, and support audits and year‑end processes with a focus on accuracy and regulatory adherence.

The role involves close collaboration with the Financial Aid Office and Business Office, supporting internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience or Associate’s degree with 4 years related experience.
• 2 years of accounting/finance experience or equivalent coursework.
• 2 years of experience with computerized accounting programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams or equivalents.
• 2 years of experience working directly with students and/or customers to provide service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial administration of campus-based programs and reconcile multiple grant and loan programs.
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits and year-end closing tasks.
• Provide leadership to the Student Account team and improve processes for efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and reconciliation of financial aid accounts and systems.
• Support compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements in financial aid accounting.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Associate's degree with accounting/finance coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

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Job description

Hawaii Pacific University’s Business Office – Cash, Payables and Federal Treasury Management team seeks a detail‑oriented financial analyst to ensure the university’s federal student aid accounting remains compliant. You will reconcile programs, monitor refunds and employee waivers, and support audits and year‑end processes with a focus on accuracy and regulatory adherence.

The role involves close collaboration with the Financial Aid Office and Business Office, supporting internal controls, and