Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a retail organization in Honolulu, Hawaii in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations and plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing close activities, and helping the team deliver timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across transactional accounting and reconciliations, along with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of general ledger processes. In-person support and access to local resources are critical components of the job. Therefore, the role is best suited for candidates who currently reside in Hawaii. To apply, please call us at 808-531-8056. Free parking provided!

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support accurate and timely financial processing.
• Prepare journal entries and post accounting transactions while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close by organizing account activity, reviewing balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Review trial balance data and help ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Generate routine accounting reports to support internal review and operational decision-making.
• Track and support sales tax-related accounting tasks in alignment with business requirements.
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and core formulas, to analyze data and organize financial information. Requirements
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of recent accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, subtotals, and formula-based analysis.
• Ability to produce accurate financial reports and interpret trial balance information.
• Familiarity with sales tax processes and accounting systems such as Microsoft NAV is preferred.

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