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Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii Community Foundation
51 – 200 Employees
CharityNon-profitSocial Impact
Hawaii Community Foundation is a statewide philanthropic nonprofit that connects donor giving with community needs across Hawaiʻi. It stewards more than 1,160 funds, including scholarship funds, and distributes grants and scholarships through programs addressing disaster preparedness and recovery, health, education, arts and culture, environmental resilience, and community capacity. Its work includes online services for donors and nonprofits, alongside initiatives focused on systems change and social impact investing.
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Senior Accountant – Hawaii Community Foundation

Oversee Operating Fund accounting, payroll, and financial reporting at Hawaii Community Foundation. Support nonprofit finance operations through budgeting, compliance, system conversion, and process improvement.

USUnited StatesHIHawaii
$80,000 – $90,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredAccountant

Description

  • Oversee accounting for Hawaii Community Foundation’s Operating Fund.
  • Record transactions and complete monthly and year-end close procedures.
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and other accounting reports.
  • Assist with developing and evaluating the Operating Fund budget.
  • Review budget performance, investigate variances, and prepare related reports.
  • Track Operating Fund cash flow and manage transfers between funds.
  • Oversee corporate credit card, airline, and rental car programs.
  • Establish and maintain sound internal controls.
  • Address information requests from internal teams and external parties.
  • Train colleagues outside Finance on Operating Fund workflows and procedures.
  • Administer payroll, related journal entries, tax withholding payments, reconciliations, reports, tax returns, and W-2 filings.
  • Coordinate benefit deduction processing with Human Resources.
  • Prepare schedules for tax and regulatory filings, annual audits, and Form 990.
  • Contribute to finance system conversion by validating requirements, converting data, testing, reconciling, documenting, and training users.
  • Create Finance team plans, schedules, and operating procedures.
  • Assist teams across the organization and identify ways to improve processes.
  • Work with internal departments and represent the Foundation in the community.
  • Contribute to special Finance projects and complete other assigned work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • At least five years of accounting experience.
  • Payroll software proficiency; ADP experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of payroll compliance.
  • Electronic processing experience is preferred.
  • Nonprofit experience and familiarity with fund accounting, GAAP, and FASB standards for nonprofit organizations are advantageous.
  • Handle sensitive information with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Work independently, balance competing priorities, and manage a high volume of work.
  • Strong organization and time management, with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate effectively.
  • Commitment to improving the lives of people in Hawaii.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to Hawaii’s multicultural community.
  • Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and flexible organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and conversation.
  • Use standard office equipment.
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull office materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

  • Remote work availability.
  • Flexible and extended hours when needed.
  • Travel as required.

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