Fiscal Specialist

Title: Fiscal Specialist

Position Number:

Hiring Unit: OFC OF VP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR SUCCESS STUDENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: January 21 2026

Closing Date: February:59 PM HST

Band: A

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

1. *Serves as a Fiscal Specialist for Student Housing Services. Work assignments may include nights weekends and/or holidays and at program locations at different campuses.
2. *Assists with the preparation of procurement documents for goods services and equipment $14999.99 or lower and ensures compliance with University State and applicable Federal regulations for Student Housing Services departments.
3. *Assists with statistical studies financial analyses fiscal planning the preparation of special reports and the preparation of preliminary budget calculations.
4. *Collects statistical data from existing files and records necessary for budget preparation variance reports periodic operational status reports and responses to inquiries from other units within the University.
5. *Prepares and reviews data in the Universitys Financial Accounting System.
6. *Monitors and verifies accounting system reports of finances and reconciles as necessary.
7. *Assists with adjusting entries and preparing journal vouchers.
8. *Assists with ensuring the completeness and accuracy of journal entries general and subsidiary ledgers and monthly operating statements including expense schedules and inventory reports.
9. *Assists in year-end closing and preparation of operating statement balance sheets and analytic reports.
10. Participates in the year-end adjusting and closing entries and coordinates the deadlines with the property management firm and the Universitys Property Manager.
11. *Assists in preparation for and execution of year-end physical inventory.
12. *Assists with ensuring that all payments and deposit of collections are made on a timely basis.
13. *Assists with resolving disputed supplier claims by investigating correcting delays in processing and preparing necessary correspondence. Acts as liaison with the Disbursing Office and follows-up with departments.
14. *Assists with the processing of salary overpayment notices forms and payments.
15. *Assists with the reconciliations of daily sales receipts and purchasing card transactions.
16. Trains and supervises employees and student assistants.
17. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance Public Administration or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting and/or finance; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of accounting and/or finance demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with accounting and/or finance.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of accounting and/or finance.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Ability to work after normal business hours including nights weekends and/or holidays.
9. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers license (class 3) comparable drivers license or other means of transportation which meets position needs.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number birth date etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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