Grants & Contract Accountant- Hawaii

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid retirement benefits

13 paid holidays per year

Free parking

Employee discounts

Well-being perks

Job summary

The Salvation Army Hawaii County Department is seeking a Grants & Contracts Accountant who reports to the Hawaii County Coordinators and brings strong GAAP knowledge to nonprofit contract accounting. This full-time, exempt role handles all accounting functions, government reporting, budgeting support, and cost allocations to ensure financial stability of each program.

Required are a bachelor's degree in accounting, 5+ years of professional accounting, experience with Great Plains and Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with experience in accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Minimum 5 years professional accounting work overseeing finance operations for government contracts in non-profits.
• Valid TB clearance and physical.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's license and no-fault insurance.
• FBI/Criminal History and CAN checks cleared.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements conform to GAAP.
• Assist the FIS Administrator with budgeting and cost control.
• Handle insurance matters according to The Salvation Army.
• Perform all accounting functions: A/R, A/P, cash/banking, monthly journal entries, and GL.
• Prepare all government and other funding agency financial reports timely.
• Develop and review cost allocations with administration.
• Prepare workpapers/schedules and participate in internal/external audits.
• Assist DHQ & FIS Administration with budgets and amendments.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll.
• Provide monthly reports to DHQ & FIS Administration for program stability and contract continuity.
• Assist in budgetary information for government requests.
• Provide monthly reports for contract stability.
• Make financial decisions in the absence of Program Directors in compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit accounting

Contract accounting experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department: The Salvation Army Hawaii County
Position Title: Grants & Contracts Accountant
Supervisor: Hawaii County Coordinators
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full- Time
Date: August 2026

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000

Role:

The Grants & Contracts Accountant works under the direct supervision of the Hawaii County Coordinators. The Grants & Contracts Accountant has knowledge of, and in 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

Professional Qualifications:

• Work with all levels of
• Gain and maintain familiarity with The Salvation Army Accounting and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Experience in financial reporting for County/State/Federal
• Work with contracting /licensing agency

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 workpapers/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.

B. 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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