Fiscal Specialist (Senior Accounting Administrator for Extramural Funds,)
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Title:Fiscal Specialist (Senior Accounting Administrator for Extramural Funds)
Position Number:81688
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) Office of Research Services (ORS) Extramural Funds Accounting
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 @ 11:59pm
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Minimum Starting Salary $65208 commensurate with education and experience.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Considerations:This is not a remote position.
The University of Hawaii (UH) is the states premier research institution and is home to world-renowned programs in astronomy earth and ocean sciences energy health sciences and tropical agriculture. Bolstered by a record $615.7million in extramural funding in fiscal year 2024 UH remains at the forefront of leading competitive research in science and technology to improve the quality of life throughout the state around the Pacific Rim and beyond. Despite growing uncertainty in federal research support the University of Hawaii has once again set a new extramural funding record reaching $734 million in fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). This marks the fourth consecutive year UH has surpassed the half-billion dollar mark and represents a $118.3 million (19.2%) increase over the previous record of $615.7 million set in FY 2024. Extramural funding includes investments from external agencies such as the federal government industry and nonprofit organizations that support research and training conducted by UH faculty and staff.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa the flagship campus of UHs ten-campus system is one of 141 universities in the nation to hold the distinction of being a Carnegie Research 1 university. It is also one of an elite group of land- sea-space- and sun-grant universities and is nationally and internationally recognized for its pioneering research in oceanography astronomy/space exploration medicine/cancer genetics microbiomes sustainable agriculture engineering data sciences and more.Duties and Responsibilities
(** denotes essential functions)
- **Manages a portfolio of awards independently including workload prioritization meeting deadlines and proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure timely and accurate processing and compliance.
- **Manages the setup and ongoing maintenance of awards and accounts across the UH System ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with fiscal policies regulatory standards and sponsor requirements.
- **Oversees the preparation and timely submission of invoices draw downs and financial reports for the University of Hawaii (UH) System ensuring full compliance with established policies and standards.
- **Assists in accounts receivable processes and resolution of related issues.
- **Manages workload and priorities effectively to ensure compliance with critical deadlines and reporting requirements.
- **Stays informed of current regulations recommends and implements process improvements and mentors and trains staff to enhance team efficiency.
- **Conducts trainings and cross-training for backup colleagues assists in the creation of training materials and programs and provides backup support to colleagues as needed.
- **Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for extramural accounting policies and procedures.
- **Analyzes and resolves complex accounting issues providing guidance and definitive interpretations of the UHs extramural accounting policies and procedures.
- **Collaborates with diverse stakeholders including units under the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) such as the Office of Research Services (ORS) as well as UH campus departments and external sponsors to enhance and streamline research accounting administration across the University of Hawaii System.
- **Leads and/or contributes to system-wide initiatives such as conducting audits implementing systems and developing standardized procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in accounting finance fiscal management or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of accounting financial or fiscal operations or management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software (word processing spreadsheet PDF shared file servers) and enterprise-level accounting systems.
- If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and independently manage time and workflow to meet competing deadlines ensure accuracy across various responsibilities and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in extramural funds administration in a large organization including award management financial reporting and compliance.
- Working knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws rules and regulations pertaining to financial management reporting and compliance of extramural funds.
- Working knowledge of University of Hawaii extramural funds policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of Kuali Financial System or similar enterprise-level accounting software used for relevant fiscal and accounting functions.
To Apply:
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- Cover Letter:A letter detailing your interest and how you meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date to be considered.
- Resume/CV:A current professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Professional References:The names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references.
- Unofficial Transcripts:Copies of unofficial transcripts are required for the application though official versions must be provided upon hire. Please note that copies of diplomas and academic summaries are not acceptable substitutes.
- Foreign Credential Evaluation: For degrees earned outside the U.S. you must provide a course-by-course analysis and equivalency statement from a NACES-member agency at your own expense.
Important Note:To protect your privacy do not include any photos Social Security Numbers or dates of birth in your packet. Only the most recent application will be reviewed and allsubmittedmaterials
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
