Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and support sound financial decision-making for the organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role oversees daily financial activities, strengthens reporting accuracy, and helps ensure compliance across grants, contracts, and general business obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, confidence in budgeting and month-end close, and the ability to translate financial data into clear guidance for management and stakeholders. If you are interested in the role, please contact Melissa at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, billing, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance to keep records accurate and current.

• Lead month-end close by completing reconciliations on schedule, reviewing account activity, and ensuring reliable financial results.

• Coordinate organizational budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting, including analysis of funding streams and explanations for differences against plan.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and other reports for leadership, board members, funders, and project stakeholders.

• Oversee financial compliance for grants, contracts, audits, tax preparation, annual filings, and required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, investments, and debt-related reporting to support liquidity and overall financial stability.

• Partner with staff, vendors, and external contractors to collect project-level financial information, submit invoices, and align spending with approved funding requirements.

• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and operating workflows, while recommending policy updates that support accuracy and efficiency.

• Advise leadership on financial strategy, funding outlook, and operational planning, and contribute to broader organizational initiatives as part of the leadership team.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, with substantial accounting experience.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger oversight, account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting audits, tax readiness, and compliance reporting for multiple funding sources, contracts, or regulated programs.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and the ability to generate accurate financial reports from accounting systems.
• Construction project accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Certification such as CPA, CMA, or a similar advanced credential is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.