Small Business Specialist - Accountant

Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates, LLC; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; 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 public accounting firm is seeking a Small Business Specialist - Accountant in Hilo, Hawaii. This full-time role involves assisting with accounting tasks under supervision, preparing financial statements, and maintaining client confidentiality. The ideal candidate should have skills in bookkeeping systems, accounts management, and QuickBooks operations. Competitive salary with benefits like professional development assistance and a flexible spending account is offered. Candidates eager to begin a career in public accounting are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Ability to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
• General office and management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small accounting engagements under supervision.
• Prepare financial statements based on income tax accounting.
• Familiarity with local tax and payroll laws.

Skills

Bookkeeping system maintenance

Accounts receivable and payable management

General office skills

QuickBooks operations

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Small Business Specialist - Accountant

Job Description

Full time opportunity for candidates looking to begin 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 income tax basis of accounting.
• 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

• Ability to maintain a manual and computerized bookkeeping system.
• Ability to maintain an accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledger system.
• General office and management skills.
• 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

$43,000.00 - $60,000.00 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.