Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:

Responsible and accountable for the following area:

Accountant for IK Motors, Inc. dba Kamaaina Motors , Kona Auto Center and Kamaaina Nissan (hereinafter called Dealerships).Will be responsible to complete the monthly financial reports of the Dealerships as required by the manufacturers and management.

Will assist in the preparation of the annual audit and tax preparation for the Dealerships in collaboration with the Director of Finance and independent CPA.Will comply with all governmental compliance issues on accounting, tax and audit.

Will maintain a high level of professionalism.

Direct report is to the Director of Finance and in his/her absence, the President.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Prepares a complete monthly financial statement according to generally accepted accounting principles for the Dealerships.

Ensures that all financial reports for the Dealerships will be done timely and accurately.

Interprets the financial reports and daily operating information and regularly informs the Director of Finance of developing trends.

Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the Dealerships.

Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts the sources and uses of funds.

Reviews and assures that the Dealerships general ledger and scheduled accounts are reconciled and accurate and report any discrepancies that may exist.

Complies with all applicable governmental accounting or tax regulations. This includes payroll taxes, corporate taxes, excise taxes and income taxes.

Works in the coordination of the annual review for I. Kitagawa & Co., Ltd. and its affiliates with the Director of Finance and the outside CPA to ensure accurate and timely completion of year-end financial documentation, annual reports and tax returns.

Participates in the annual physical parts inventory for the Dealerships.

Performs audits for the Dealerships as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Finance.

Attends mandatory management meetings.

Maintains professional appearance and hygiene;
Ensure work uniform and name badge are always worn.

Completes and remains current with all mandatory manufacturing, safety compliance, safeguards, and cybersecurity training.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or President.

QUALIFICATION:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Have and maintain a current driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

Must be able to work retail hours, which might include nights and/or weekends.

Basic computer skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and five (5) years minimum related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Basic computer skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Basic Google Suite skills

Proficient with Email & Communication

Experience with Inventory Management Software

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Ability to write simple correspondence.

An ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management, customers, clients and employees of the organization.

Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems…