Grants & Contract Accountant- HawaiiThe Salvation Army USA

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:

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with experience in Great Plains or other Computer accounting software and spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Excel
   2. 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
   3. Valid TB clearance and physical
   4. Valid Hawaii Driver’s license and valid no-fault
   5. FBI/Criminal History, and CAN check cleared

Professional Qualifications:

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

B.      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure that financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
2. Assist the FIS Administrator with budgeting and cost
3. Handle insurance matters according to The Salvation Army
4. Responsible for all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash/banking, monthly journal entries and general ledger
5. Prepare all government and other funding agencies financial reports in a timely
6. Develop, review, and revise cost allocation with administrative
7. Prepare necessary workpapers/schedules and participate in annual internal and external
8. Assist DHQ & FIS Administration with budgets and budget amendments on a timely
9. Prepare bi-weekly payroll
10. Provide DHQ & FIS Administration with monthly reports with information deemed necessary for the continued financial stability of each program (contract).
11. Assist in preparation of budgetary information in response to government and other agency requests for proposals.
12. Provide DHQ & FIS Administration with monthly reports with information deemed necessary for the continued stability of each contract.
13. 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:

1. Adhere to and implement The Salvation Army
2. Sound judgment, dependability, understanding, firm, caring, organized, high energy
3. 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