Senior Small Business Specialist - Accountant

Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates, LLC; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Assistance

401(k), Profit Sharing Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

A respected financial firm in Hawaii is seeking a Senior Small Business Specialist - Accountant for a full-time position. The role involves preparation of financial statements, managing client accounting systems, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $85,000 alongside professional development assistance and various benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience at a public accounting firm preferred.
• Ability to maintain an accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledger.
• Must maintain strict client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements on various basis of accounting.
• Work with third party vendors to complete work on time.
• Assume responsibility for small accounting engagements.

Skills

General computer operations - QuickBooks

Ability to maintain bookkeeping systems

Integrity and honesty

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Small Business Specialist - Accountant

Job Description: Full time opportunity for candidates looking to advance their career in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility, under supervision, for small accounting engagements involving maintenance of a client’s accounting system.
• Prepare financial statements on various basis of accounting (including income tax basis).
• Prepare payroll checks and necessary payroll tax reports.
• Work with third party vendors to complete work on a timely basis and review for obvious errors.
• Understanding of the Firm’s practices, policies, procedures, and culture.
• Have a working knowledge of local tax laws, payroll laws, and state sales tax laws.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. (Preferred)
• 2+ years (Preferred) experience at a public accounting firm performing preparation of financial statements on various basis of accounting.
• Ability to maintain a manual and computerized bookkeeping system.
• Ability to maintain an accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledger system.
• General computer operations - QuickBooks, data input, and processing.
• Must maintain strict client confidentiality.
• High level of intelligence, integrity, honesty, motivation, and aptitude for the profession.

Job Type

Full-time.

Salary

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year.*

Benefits

• Professional Development Assistance.
• 401(k), Profit Sharing Plan.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off.

*The range for this role takes into consideration some factors that impact compensations decisions. This include, but are not limited to, specific skills, experience, licensure, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role as compensation decisions are dependent on specific facts and circumstances of each case.