POSITION TITLE: Accountant
LOCATION: Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i
STATUS: Part time, up to 24 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $22-26 per hour + benefits
REPORTS TO: Financial Controller
APPLY AT: https://koha.la/careercenter
The Kohala Center (TKC)’s accountant is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting department’s day-to-day functions and preparation of documents for annual financial audits. In addition to partnering within the department, the accountant will also work closely with managers and staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform accounting and bookkeeping functions such as double-entry accounting (debits, credits) and reconciliations, chart of accounts, trial balance, and balance sheets.
Perform assigned work in a timely, accurate, complete, and effective manner to the highest ethical standards and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit organizations and in accordance with TKC’s mission, values, and universal standards.
Meet regularly with team members to improve finance and accounting systems and processes for the department and organization as a whole.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information.
Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.
Assist with annual organizational audits (including single audits) and other financial audits.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of accounts for audits.
Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with payroll processing when needed.
Serve as backup for the AP/AR specialist.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Work independently on routine accounting tasks as directed by the financial controller.
Prepare and make bank deposits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR EDUCATION:
Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrable intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as other MS Office applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate professionally, effectively, and respectfully within the finance and accounting team and across the organization.
Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Two to five years of nonprofit accounting/finance experience required.
Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and a multi-fund accounting software package (such as CYMA) preferred.
Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, highly professional environment required.
Must possess a high level of accuracy and be detail oriented.
Must be based in Hawai‘i, preferably in North Hawai‘i Island.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office setting.
Ability to work from home some days per week after sufficient training/onboarding.
Able to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
EQUIPMENT USAGE:
Computer and standard office equipment.
TO APPLY
Visit our Career Center at https://koha.la/careercenter to submit your resume and letter of interest. You may save your work and return to complete your application, if necessary. If you experience technical difficulties, please email Liam Kernell at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.