Accountant I

First Hawaiian Bank; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,274 - 36,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A well-established bank in Honolulu seeks a detail-oriented Accountant I. In this role, you will manage reconciling bank controls and processing escheatments, leveraging automated systems for efficiency. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience, with a preference for an associate's degree in accounting. Strong skills in Microsoft 365 and attention to detail are essential for success. Join a reputable organization committed to fair and inclusive workplace practices.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an accounting or business administration role.
• Ability to gather data independently from various banking systems.
• Flexibility and the ability to work quickly on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bank control reconciliations and escheatment processing.
• Utilizing automated systems for reconciling procedures.
• Interacting with internal and external personnel to accomplish goals.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

10-key calculator

Job description

Overview

Join the First Hawaiian Bank ‘ohana, where our culture flourishes with purpose. We prioritize the 3 C’s – Caring, Character and Collaboration – ensuring a workplace that is not only rewarding, but deeply fulfilling. Consistently recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Hawaii’ for 14 consecutive years, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to both our team and the communities we serve, spanning over 165 years.

Step into a career that offers stability, excitement, and growth. Experience the thrill of a dynamic environment paired with a comprehensive training program. Plus, enjoy the perks of our competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are ready for a career that empowers you to thrive, your journey starts here.

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a customer-focused, collaborative, detail-oriented Accountant I to join our Controller's Division Team. In this role, you will be r esponsible for bancontrol reconciliations and escheatment processing and reporting. Utilizes the automated Account Recon Positive Pay Advantage (ARPPA) system along with the deposit and other automated systems for reconciling procedures and to assist with daily bank operations and inquiries from the branches and other business units.

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary)

Compensation
The hourly salary range for this role is $ 21.25 to $26.25 /per hour; commensurate with experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience required
• 2 years of experience in an accounting or business administration role, or equivalent experience required
• Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite of applications (e.g., Excel, Word and Access)
• Proficiency with a 10-key calculator and typewriter strongly preferred
• Ability to gather data from the FHB’s reconciliation, deposit, wire transfer, general ledger and other mainframe and PC systems independently
• Oral, intrapersonal and written communication skills required
• Must be a self-starter and team worker to be able to interact with internal and external personnel to accomplish goals
• Organization skills and ability to prioritize work is essential
• Accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to work quickly is also required
• Able to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters

Benefits
We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits program for all employees. For more information,

We value you!
At First Hawaiian Bank, we value Fairness, Inclusion, and Opportunity and welcome applications from all eligible candidates. For our full EEO statement, please visit. Mahalo for choosing First Hawaiian Bank!

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If this position sounds like an ideal match, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you. At First Hawaiian Bank, it all starts with YES!