Sr. Accountant

Hawaii Community Foundation•Honolulu, HI

10h•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant at Hawai’i Community Foundation (HCF) supports the foundation’s mission by ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the balances and activities of its Operating Fund. The role oversees Operating Fund transactions, account reconciliations, financial and budget reporting, payroll, and related regulatory filings. It also provides analytical and operational support across the Finance Department, contributes to a finance system conversion, and collaborates with colleagues and other departments to improve finance operations and support HCF’s community-focused work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 5 years of accounting work experience.
Proficiency in payroll software and knowledge of payroll compliance.
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and high activity volume, and maintain strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct financial analysis and research with unclear inputs and independently develop effective solutions.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Proven leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people.
Knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative and flexible organization, respect colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and adapt to evolving community, client, and donor needs.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including computers, copiers, and printers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds of general office material or equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP payroll software.
Experience with electronic processing.
Work experience in a nonprofit organization.
Demonstrated understanding of fund accounting concepts and principles, GAAP, and FASB standards as they apply to nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

Manage HCF’s Operating Fund accounting, including transaction recording, monthly and annual close activities, accounting entries, account reconciliations, and financial report analysis.
Prepare and review ad hoc accounting reports for HCF departments, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Support Operating Fund budget development and evaluation; analyze budget-to-actual variances and prepare variance reports.
Monitor and manage Operating Fund cash flow and movement of funds in accordance with policies and procedures.
Administer corporate credit card, airline, and rental car programs, including account maintenance, policy compliance, and transaction recording.
Implement and maintain effective internal controls and respond to internal and external information requests.
Train non-finance personnel on Operating Fund financial workflows and procedures.
Process employee payroll, including time entry, payroll journal entries, and employee withholding remittances.
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, analyze payroll reports, and ensure timely payroll tax and W-2 filings.
Work with Human Resources to ensure accurate benefit deduction processing.
Prepare tax and regulatory filings, including general excise taxes, the Hawaii State Ethics Commission Lobbying Expenditures Report, and Form 1099.
Prepare annual audit and Form 990 schedules.
Participate in planning and implementing the finance system conversion, including requirements validation, data conversion, testing, reconciliation, documentation, and user training.
Develop Finance team workplans, schedules, and processes to achieve established milestones.
Provide cross-functional support to Finance team members and help ensure continuity of operations and timely completion of departmental responsibilities.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Promote performance and accountability through clear, shared communication of goals and objectives.
Collaborate with colleagues and partner with internal departments to support relationship management and efficiency.
Represent HCF knowledgeably and collaboratively in the community.
Support ad hoc Finance projects and perform other duties as assigned.