About this role
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:
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• 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