Senior Accountant

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  I Kitagawa and Company, Ltd – Hilo, HI 96720
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

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.

• 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; ensures work uniform and name badge are always worn.
• Completes and remains current with all mandatory manufacturing, safety compliance, safeguards, and cybersecurity training.

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

• 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.

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

• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Basic Google Suite skills.
• Proficient with Email & Communication.
• Experience with Inventory Management Software.

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

• 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.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety…