Grants & Contract Accountant- Hawaii

The Salvation Army Southern California; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid retirement

Employee discounts

13 paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Hawaii County seeks a Grants & Contracts Accountant to oversee accrual, double-entry accounting and financial reporting for government contracts and non-profits. You will work under Hawaii County Coordinators, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial statements.

This exempt, full-time role requires a degree in accounting, 5+ years in nonprofit government accounting, and clearance checks. Strong budgeting, reporting, and compliance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with experience in Great Plains.
• Minimum 5 years professional accounting experience for finance operations and government contracts in non-profits.
• Valid TB clearance and physical.
• Valid Hawaii Driver’s license and valid no-fault.
• FBI/Criminal History and CAN check 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.
• Responsible for all accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, cash/banking, monthly journal entries and general ledger.
• Prepare government and other funding agency financial reports in a timely manner.
• Develop, review, and revise cost allocation with administrative staff.
• Prepare workpapers/schedules and participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist with budgets and amendments timely.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll.
• Provide monthly reports to DHQ & FIS Administration for program stability.
• Assist in budgetary information for government proposals.
• Make financial decisions in the absence of Program Directors per contract requirements.

Skills

Excel

Great Plains

GAAP

Budgeting

Non-profit accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Great Plains

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.

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

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.

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