Fiscal Specialist CTAHR​/Admin

Position: Fiscal Specialist (#0080210 & #0080249, CTAHR/Admin)
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Division: Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0080210; 0080249

Description
Title:
Fiscal Specialist

Position Number(s): 0080210; 0080249

Hiring Unit:
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Administrative Services Office

Location:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Date Posted:
December 19, 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous until position(s) are filled; first review date January 10, 2026 at 11:59PM HST

Band: A

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Other Conditions:
For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by January 10, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide administrative staff support for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) Fiscal Office as an assistant fiscal administrator.

* Responsible for approval and posting of accounts receivables and payables, and addressing issues or discrepancies with requisitioners or appropriate system offices.

* Reconcile accounts regularly and monitor account balances, informing the Fiscal Manager and/or Principal Investigator of potential issues (i.e. Projected deficits, unallowable expenditures, etc.).

* Provide staff support in procurement including review and approval of requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests & completions, departmental checks and p-card transactions in accordance with Federal, State and UH policies and procedures.

* Provide staff support in contracts and grants management to include assisting with the development of project budgets, establishment of accounts, review of allowable expenditures and preparation of financial reports.

* Participate in training sessions for faculty and staff on fiscal topics.

Assist with providing administrative support to CTAHR's shared services team as needed.

Assist with providing administrative support to CTAHR's Human Resources Department as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts, humanities, sciences, or business administration or a related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for fiscal and/or personnel administration; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in accounting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.

Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with accounting.

Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the accounting.

Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Demonstrated ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Desirable Qualifications

Some experience working in the University of Hawaii's fiscal environment.

Familiarity with the University of Hawaii's policies and procedures.

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Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;

Curriculum vitae (CV);

Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and

Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note:

Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries:
Katrina Kruhm,
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