Honolulu, Hawaii
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Honolulu, Hawaii - POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, ensures the integrity of accounting data and financial reporting through verification of accounting transactions. Additional responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, account balance and bank statement reconciliation, and assistance in production of accurate and timely financial reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Financial Reporting (90%)
Preserves general ledger integrity through review and reconciliation of subsidiary accounts; prepares reconciling entries as needed.
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolves discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepares monthly bank statement reconciliation.
Assists in month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process.
Supports in preparation of financial reports; provides financial analysis and summaries of company performance.
Participates in the development, enhancement or implementation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Assists with tax return preparation and financial audits.
Administration (10%)
Collaborates with accounting department staff personnel to aide in production of accurate and timely financial reports.
Communicates with the Assistant Controller and Controller to maintain and improve financial reporting procedures, accounting policies and internal controls.
Provides administrative support, as needed.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assists in matters related to the Board of Directors.
Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent education.
Minimum 2 years? experience in finance or accounting, including experience with general ledger functions.
Proficient in MS Excel & Word and ability to use an accounting software, such as Great Plains.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Able to travel out of State/Country as needed.
SKILLS PREFERRED :
CPA license preferred.
Experience in consumer packaged goods industry.
Ability to apply financial analysis and accounting principles.
Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal, public-speaking and presentation skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The position requires carrying less than 25 pounds; bending; stooping; crouching; side bending; overhead reaching; handling; stair climbing; forward reaching; grasping; sitting; standing; walking, finger dexterity; vision; hearing; eye-hand-foot coordination.
COMMUNICATION DEMANDS :
The position requires visiting/working at different worksites; talking to co-workers and outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to co-workers and outside persons/vendors; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers and vendors; reading; composing written language; receiving verbal instructions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment and is infrequently exposed to weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Finance/Accounting: 2 years
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