Accounting Associate

Valero Energy; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

HANA Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day accounting and grant/voucher processing. You will prepare monthly grant vouchers, code invoices, process expenditures, and assist with monthly reconciliations, reporting, and audits.

We require an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1 year of accounting experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. This role is hybrid, with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in accounting or finance (preferred).
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with government contracts and vouchering preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean and/or Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly grant vouchers and reimbursement submissions.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and staff expense reports.
• Make bank deposits and record multi-sourced deposits.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards.
• Monitor grant budgets and assist with revisions as needed.
• Support financial audits with required information and reports.
• Generate financial reports and maintain records and files.
• Maintain internal controls across financial systems.

Skills

Bilingual Korean/Spanish

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Attention to detail

Experience with government contracts

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate is a vital member of HANA’s finance team and is responsible for day-to-day accounting and grant/contract vouchering. A successful Accounting Associate provides critical support to all HANA programs and services, enabling the organization to meet its mission and serve the community.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly grant vouchers and reimbursement submissions
• Review, correctly code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment
• Make bank deposits for checks and cash received
• Record multi-sourced deposits
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts
• Monitor grant budget to actual expenditures and assist with budget revisions as necessary
• Support organizational and contract-specific financial audits, providing necessary information and reports to auditors
• Generate financial reports and statements as requested
• Maintain orderly and up-to-date financial records and files, both online and hard copy
• Maintain accounting procedures, policies, and systems of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all financial systems
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training, and supervisory sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, economic, and racial justice
• Belief in communities’ ability to support each other, heal, organize, and achieve desired goals together
• Experience working on Korean American, Asian American, immigrant community issues, and/or social, economic, and racial justice issues preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 1 year of experience in accounting or finance (preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience with government contracts and vouchering at the local and state levels preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and/or Spanish is an asset
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Reports to: Senior Manager of Finance

Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL; relocation to Chicago, IL required before starting work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HANA Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.