Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Hiring for Accountant Job at Kapolei, HI Full Time

Division: Finance Status: Salaried, Exempt

Reports to: CFO

Standard Work Hours: M – F, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

JOB SUMMARY:

CNHA is looking for an experienced (3-5 years) accountant to assist with the growing capacity of our organization. As an accountant, you will be responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining a general ledger, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Qualified candidates should have experience in analyzing and interpreting data, be familiar with generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices, and their application to non-profit accounting and federal contracts.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBIITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide financial analysis to determine appropriate accounting entries.
• Contribute to the execution of monthly and annual close processes including completing reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, escalation, resolution of issues, and meeting all set deadlines.
• Prepare revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Research and resolve the proper accounting treatment for transactions relevant to the assigned areas of responsibility in accordance with GAAP and established company policy.

• Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, and external auditors.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism, and positive attitude and approach to complex challenges.
• Utilizes excellent verbal and written communication and people skills with organization leadership, co-workers, clients, community members, government officials and the general public.
• Functions in a self-directed, high initiative and motivated manner that results in successful administration and collaboration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Strong financial analysis skills.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to research, analyze situations and information.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to CNHA’s mission, purposes and objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kapolei, HI 96707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location