Accounting Manager

Department: Finance
Position Title: Accounting Manager
Supervisor: Controller
FSLA Status: Exempt
Date: January 2025

Annual Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Supervise accounting staff of assigned units, including but not limited to:

•  Answering questions promptly and accurately, solving day to day issues, assist with coding and other accounting matters, etc.
•  Ensuring accurate and consistent account coding
•  Review and approve Journal Entries, A/P, Expense/Reimbursement, and A/R Workflows 
• Closing assigned units by standard deadline
•  Training new & existing staff and evaluating their performance
• Covering staff absences appropriately
•  Reviewing month end closing packets for completeness and accuracy
•  Supporting and performing the financial function related to any government or non-government grants as necessary       

Assist Officers and Financial Planning and Budgeting Analyst, including but limited to: 

• Analysis of financial reports and financial issues
• Budget preparation and analysis

Prepare annual audit schedules and reports as assigned by Controller
Implement financial policies and procedures as determined by Territorial and Divisional Headquarters for all areas of accounting and financial reporting
Maintain appropriate internal audit control safeguards over accounting functions
 Assist the Controller in daily oversight, accounting guidance and other tasks as needed complete month-end and year-end functions and filings of the Finance Department
 Interact with other TSA departments and staff as needed.

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in accounting and reconciliations and 3-4 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient in Excel and Word and computerized accounting software
•  Direct experience with external audits
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license
• Travel off-island as necessary