Senior Accountant

We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant for a large and successful distribution/manufacturing company located throughout Hawaii. This position is on-site in Oahu, reporting to the Division Controller and a great chance to work for a well-established and a highly regarded organization. Our client offers a family-oriented work culture and a generous compensation package. The Senior Accountant will be responsible to prepare and report accurate financial statements. The ideal candidate will have exposure to GAAP and strong reporting skills. Salary: $75k-$80k DOE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements - financial close and monthly activities. 

• Roll forward financial models.

• Analyze and report variances.

• Oversee the monthly closing process, including preparing and recording monthly journal entries; review entries recorded by the accounting team.

• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance.

• Assist with ensuring company's ERP processing systems and transactions are posted accurately.  

• Analyze and describe balance sheet and operating expense fluctuations.

• Analyze and review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy.

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and report variances. Oversee the monthly closing process, including preparing and recording monthly journal entries; review entries recorded by the Corporate Accountant.

• Work directly with 3rd parties (i.e., financial institution, broker, etc.) and provide information requested.

• Assist in the development of the annual operating budget at both the consolidated and business unit levels.

• Perform internal audits and financial risk assessments, as well as facilitate intervention strategies.

• Assist with yearly audit and tax preparation.

• Assist with developing and documenting internal control policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience for a mid-size or larger Corporation.

• Certified Public Accountant designation.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Advanced competency in financial management and accounting software.

• High level of written and oral communication skills.  

• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations.

• Superb organizational and time management abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.