(Casual Hire) Fiscal Specialist en University of Hawaii

About the Department

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.****

Title: (Casual Hire) Fiscal Specialist
Position Number: Casual Hire
Vacancies: 2
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience (CTAHR), Office of Administrative Services
Location:  UH at Manoa
Date Posted:  11/17/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM HST
Salary: $25.72/hour; negotiable depending on experience
Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week 
Full Time/Part Time:  Full-time
Temporary/Permanent:  Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Provide staff support for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Fiscal Office.  
2. Review, approve and post fiscal transactions (including accounts receivable and payables and receivables) as assigned, and addressing issues or discrepancies with requisitioners or appropriate system offices.
3. Track approved expenditures in Budget Projection Sheets, reconcile accounts regularly and monitor account balances, informing the Fiscal Manager, assigned Fiscal Specialist, and/or Principal Investigator of potential issues (i.e. projected deficits, unallowable expenditures, etc.).
4. Provide staff support in procurement including review and approval of requisitions, purchase orders, inter-departmental orders, travel documents (requests and completion reports), and p-card transactions in accordance with Federal, State and UH policies and procedures.
5. Draft Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for faculty and staff on fiscal topics.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree.
2. At least 1 year of professional experience with responsibilities for business administration and/or accounting. 
3. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in accounting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts.
4. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with office management and/or accounting.
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 use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word software.

Desirable Qualifications 

1. Some experience working in a University fiscal environment.
2. Familiarity with the University of Hawaii’s policies and procedures.

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents by the closing date:  

• a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications,
• current resume,
• official transcripts confirming degree completion (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire).

The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable.  Late or incomplete applications willnotbe considered.  

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Inquiries:  Katrina Kruhm, [email protected]

Position Duties

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/