Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, applies principles of accounting to record financial information and prepare financial reports. Duties include compiling and classifying financial information, preparing entries to accounts, and documenting business transactions. Other duties include auditing contract terms, orders, and vouchers and / or preparing reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement. May provide technical direction to other staff.

Location: Hybrid - Gold Bond Building/WFH 3 days per week

Full-Time Mon-Fri 8 hours per day

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUCTIONS

• Manage receivables and payables on a timely basis.

• Prepares incoming cash receipts and outgoing payments by assigning account numbers, requesting approvals, posting and reconciling transactions.

• Reconcile customer and vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare outstanding receivable reminder notices and follow up payment status with contractors.

• Prepare daily cash receipts flow report.

• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

• Supervise and manage accounting clerical staff, workload and deadlines.

• Support month-end and year-end close process.

• Assist in preparing annual audit schedules and research for audit compliance.

• Relieve finance staff in the event of staff absences.

• Reconcile sub-ledger accounts.

• Assist departments as needed with identifying existing vendor relationship for purchasing needs. Identify and recommend potential savings opportunities in vendor purchasing.

• Update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities and reading professional publications.

• Complies with all legal requirements and company policies.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related.

Skills / Knowledge

• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Ability to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing to management and staff.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge and experience with computer based accounting systems.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively and sensitively.

• Ability to accurately work at a highly detailed level.

• Ability to plan, initiate and complete work assignments with direction.

• Ability to concurrently carry out multiple assignments to meet scheduled deadlines.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off benefits

• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision

• Flexible spending plan

• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions

• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer