Keʻena Hoʻokele (Hilo, Hawaiʻi): Hoʻolaukaʻi Moʻokālā (Controller)

Aha Punana Leo, Inc.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Symphony is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to manage the monthly and year-end close, guarantee GAAP compliance, and oversee nonprofit financial reporting. The role supports grant accounting and budget analyses while preparing for audits and maintaining internal controls.

Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is preferred; Hawaiian language fluency is encouraged. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (MBA/CPA preferred), 5–7 years of nonprofit accounting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field
• 5–7 years of non-profit accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Ability to meet compliance and best-practice standards in finance
• Experience with grant/restricted-fund accounting and audits
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Financial Edge software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google platforms
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision; team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end accounting close processes and GL reconciliations
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure revenues/expenses are recorded in accordance with GAAP
• Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and track expenditures by grant/program
• Prepare schedules for annual audit, Single Audit, and external reviews
• Develop, document, and monitor fiscal procedures and internal controls under Luna Waiwai
• Assist with annual budget preparation and budget-to-actual analyses
• Support Luna Waiwai with financial analysis and special projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit accounting

Independent judgment

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Teamwork

Hawaiian language goal

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

CPA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB DUTIES

• Essential Functions and Basic Duties
• Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close process and ensure timely and accurate completion of general ledger reconciliations.
• Configure, prepare, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses.
• Ensure revenue and expenses are recognized and recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and ensure expenditures are accurately recorded by grant, program, department, and funding source.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, and other external reviews and maintain ongoing audit readiness.
• Develop, document, implement, and monitor fiscal procedures and internal controls under the direction of the Luna Waiwai.
• Assist with preparation of the annual organizational budget and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis.
• Assist the Luna Waiwai with financial analysis, special projects, and other duties as necessary.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA, CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles of accounting and financial reporting.
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in non-profit accounting.
• Ability to meet compliance and best-practice standards for finance, investment, and/or accounting.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Familiarity with independent school accounting and Blackbaud Financial Edge software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential as well as working knowledge of the Google platform.
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, to multitask, and to manage a varied workload is essential.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an active problem-solver.
• Must actively work toward becoming fluent in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.

Employment Type:
Full Time

Compensation:
$80,000.00 to$90,000.00/ Year