DRY DOCK - ACCOUNTING CLERK

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Medical & Prescription RX Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting Manager. The role involves organizing invoices, auditing details, and creating reports, requiring strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Preferred candidates have at least 1 year of experience in accounting and must effectively communicate with vendors. This position offers benefits such as PTO, 401(k) match, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an accounting role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize incoming payable invoices and log them in the system.
• Audit invoice details before upload and communicate with vendors.
• Prepare invoice backups for check approvals.
• Provide weekly and monthly accounts payable reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Accounting skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., a Kajima company, is a Hawaii-based company with roots dating back to 1902 when Walter Dillingham obtained a contract to dredge a channel into Pearl Harbor. Since that first dredging project, Hawaiian Dredging has evolved into a leader in the construction industry with projects ranging from the building of residential and military housing, major shopping centers, hotels, resorts, condominiums, office buildings and parking structures to highways, military facilities, industrial projects and renovation and repair work in Hawaii. Hawaiian Dredging has developed some of the finest construction professionals in Hawaii. We strive to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for our Construction Engineering Program and our projects.

DRY DOCK - ACCOUNTING CLERK (Regular Full Time)
Location: HDCC

The Accounting Clerk will provide administrative support to the Accounting Manager and Business Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and accounting skills while remaining flexible and easily adaptable to changing priorities. This individual should also possess exceptional Excel skills, along with the ability to learn new software and understand a variety of invoices, accounts payable reports, and related documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing incoming payable invoices and logging in invoice log for tracking purposes.
• Audit invoice details before prepping for upload in the system, and communicate with vendors if there are any issues (i.e., missing PO number, wrong company name, etc.).
• Upload invoices with appropriate documentation to acquire necessary approvals.
• Monitor the status of invoices in process to ensure invoice flow is efficient.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Manager to prepare invoice backup for check approvals.
• Maintain good communication with assigned vendor contacts when they have concerns.
• Audit vendor statements monthly to ensure all invoices are in process.
• Provide weekly and monthly accounts payable reports, as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties such as:
  • Creating Excel spreadsheets to track subcontracts, etc.
  • Compiling subcontract documents into the document control system.
  • Entering purchase order details into the ECMS system.
  • Maintaining project files and reports.
• Work closely under the supervision of the Accounting Manager to meet project accounting needs.
• Perform other duties and prepare reports, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years of experience in an accounting role in a professional setting is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; strong typing skills.
• Strong Microsoft computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to create spreadsheets that include formulas.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and professional courtesy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical & Prescription RX Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts