Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for an asset management organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance financial accuracy with day-to-day operational support in a busy, evolving environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to accounting processes, administrative coordination, and investment-related operations while contributing to timely and organized financial reporting.

To apply for this role, please call Abigail Ugale at . Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, coordinating vendor payments, and posting transactions accurately across multiple Quick Books entities.

- Reconcile bank activity on a monthly basis, investigate variances, and maintain organized records of statements and supporting financial documents.

- Prepare journal entries, update intercompany schedules, and help ensure the general ledger remains complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

- Build and maintain clear accounting procedure documentation to strengthen consistency and support ongoing operational efficiency.

- Track asset management and development management fee activity, keeping schedules current and aligned with internal reporting needs.

- Complete balance sheet account reconciliations for monthly and quarterly close cycles, following up on outstanding items as needed.

- Review and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company guidelines and documentation standards.

- Provide administrative and operational support tied to accounting workflows, helping the team stay organized during a period of increased activity.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

- 1-3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a comparable finance support role is preferred.

- Hands-on knowledge of Quick Books, including work across multiple company files, is preferred.

- Understanding of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and account reconciliation processes.

- Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize data, track schedules, and support routine financial analysis.

- Ability to manage recurring deadlines across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles with strong attention to detail.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with the judgment to handle confidential financial information appropriately.

- Experience in multi-entity environments, particularly within asset management, real estate, or investment-related organizations, is a plus.

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