What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Specialist position at Neighborhood Place of Puna?
This position requires a highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment. By providing comprehensive support to the Director of Finance and Fund Development, the Finance Specialist contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s operations in alignment with its mission.
Job Summary
This is a program focused position to ensure the financial integrity of the Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) programs in relation to the Homeless and Housing Fund grant. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance & Fund Development (DOFFD), the Finance Specialist supports NPP in fulfilling its mission and vision of empowering local families and communities in East Hawai’i by directly monitoring the financial health and integrity of the organization. As a program-focused position, the Finance Specialist is responsible for (1) Providing comprehensive support to the Director of Finance and Fund Development and other high-level executives within the organization. (2) Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial policies and procedures, enhance accuracy, and resolve accounting and/or financial discrepancies. (3) Generating financial reports, projections and budgets for the grants specifically related to the Hawaii County Homelessness and Housing Fund. (4) Assisting with preparation for the annual organizational Single Audit. (5) Generating monthly invoices and reports accurately and promptly. (6) Actively monitoring outstanding payments and following up with customers to ensure timely collection of due amounts.
Duties
- Perform general bookkeeping tasks for NPP and supervise financial policies and procedures implemented by other NPP staff as directed by the Director of Finance and Fund Development
- Assist in developing, modifying, and tracking budgets
- Assist in preparing documentation, budgets, reports for NPP’s annual audit
- Performing regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments
- Stay informed on grant specific Federal, State and County compliance requirements
- Help drive the NPP’s financial and programmatic planning by analyzing its financial performance and identifying potential risks and opportunities
- Perform basic data entry tasks including crafting spreadsheets, entering and billing accounts receivable
- Perform general clerical duties like handling incoming and outgoing mail, accurately filing and documenting accounts payables, scanning documents, communicating with vendors or customers about invoices/payments
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance/business preferred.
- CPA license preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) (required).
- 2 years proven work experience in accounting, business or finance.
- Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- MS/MA is a plus.
Other Requirements:
- Valid Hawaii driver's license and no-fault car insurance.
- Resident of East Hawai’i Community area preferred.
- Criminal Record and/or DHS-CWS background check.
- Maintain general cleanliness of the workspace.
Physical Demands:
- Climb and/or walk up and down stairs and/or walkways.
- Sit for periods of up to 30 minutes at a time.
- Walk and/or stand for up to 30 minutes at a time.
- Lift, carry, pull, and/or push items up to 30 pounds at a time for short distances. Such motion may include reasonable bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to our financial success while advancing your career as a Financial Specialist!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,000
