Accounts Payable Specialist

Bank of Hawaii, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Hawaii, Inc. is looking for an Accounts Payable professional in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and resolving any related inquiries. The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities include processing payment requests and journal entries, cross-training with staff, and maintaining documentation. Join our team and ensure compliance with banking regulations while contributing to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related work experience in accounting or similar.
• Proficiency in personal computers and accounting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests and journal entries accurately.
• Resolve payment inquiries from customers and vendors.
• Cross-train with staff for back-up support.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication

Customer Experience

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Transaction Processing

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager, responsible for processing invoices, check requests, and payments and processing journal entries and upload within the accounts payable application as required. This position works closely with respective business units to ensure invoicing or payment issues are resolved and timely payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Processes payment requests on invoices, check requests, and employee reimbursements. Inputs requests into the accounts payable application, resolves any issues or discrepancies, and processes the related payment via ACH, check, or wire. Processes correcting and reclassifying journal entries via the accounts payable application as required. Works with various business units to resolve any request issues to ensure timely payment processing. Maintains appropriate documentation to support processed payments and journal entries.
• Researches, resolves, and responds to payment inquiries from internal customers and external vendors.
• Cross-trains with other staff members to support and serve as relief / back-up within the business unit.
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience, working knowledge of accounting gained through study, internship, or work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) or similar software. Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems including mainframe systems and accounting systems. Must have basic spreadsheet and relational database proficiency.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must be analytical, detail oriented, and organized. Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities. Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

We are an EEO/AA employer, including disability and veterans. For Bank of Hawaii's full EEO statement, please visit https://www.boh.com/careers.

Required Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Communication
• Customer Experience
• Data Entry
• Problem Solving
• Transaction Processing