Analyst, Campus Finance Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-06348)

Description

Job Posting Title

Analyst, Campus Finance

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

10-27-2025

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools (KS) is seeking an Analyst to join our Campus Finance and Administration team at our Kapalama Campus Head of School Office. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about supporting the financial integrity of our campus programs and advancing KS's educational mission. This role provides foundational accounting and financial support, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across student activities, parent associations, and campus operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage daily financial transactions, support internal controls, and contribute to budgeting and reporting processes. They are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working collaboratively, partnering with advisors, coaches, and campus staff to ensure transparency and accountability in all financial matters. If you are eager to grow your career in finance while supporting purpose-driven education, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Kamehameha Schools Campus Finance and Administration team.

Job Summary

Provides foundational accounting and financial support for campus programs (e.g., student activities, budgets, etc.). Ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance with institutional policies. This role manages daily financial transactions, supports internal controls, and contributes to budgeting and reporting processes. Serves as a liaison to advisors and volunteers, offering guidance on basic financial procedures and supporting the integrity of campus programs accounting through critical thinking and financial acumen.   

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Internal Controls

• Process and record cash receipts, disbursements, and KS Association of Teachers and Parents (ATP) financial transactions.
• Prepare and submit financial reports and tax documents in accordance with regulations.
• Review and post student activities and other campus program deposits and check requests, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor and manage the department's email inbox, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up.
• Utilize company purchasing card for approved club payments, ensuring proper documentation and fund transfers.
• Maintain compliance-related documentation (e.g., W-9s, fundraiser numbers).
• Manage fundraising systems and processes (e.g., Clover, GO FAN) and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Exercise sound independent judgment in resolving transactional and policy issues.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Review and analyze transactions to ensure alignment with KS policies.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support monthly and annual financial closings and maintain fund balance integrity.
• Routinely evaluate and analyze programmatic and operational effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Perform reasonability analysis of club financial transactions to ensure alignment with balance sheet values.

Budget Management

• Assist in preparing and analyzing operating and equipment budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and support financial planning aligned with campus priorities.

Engagement & Communication

• Conduct training sessions and update manuals on basic fundraising policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Senior Analyst to ensure consistent messaging and procedural clarity.
• Serve as a liaison for advisors, coaches, and parents, providing basic policy guidance.
• Serve as a primary contact for student activities advisors, treasurers, coaches, and parents, resolving basic financial and policy questions.
• Communicate KS, Student Activities, and other campus program policies and procedures to campus stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to the campus community, promoting responsiveness and professionalism.
• Participate in special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Director, Campus Finance & Administration.
• Foster a safe and positive work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, including concise report writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and financial systems.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully. 

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

12

Pay Range

59,900.00 - 82,100.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

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