Staff Accountant

Full job description
POSITION: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
GRADE: N/A
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
REPORTS TO: Sr Accountant
LOCATION: Hilo Office
TYPE OF POSITION & FLSA STATUS: Exempt-Full Time-Regular
EEOC Job Category: Professional

The Job Description for this position is intended to present a list of the range of duties performed by the employee. The Job Description is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. The specific statements shown in each section of this description represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Assists in managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Performs various accounting tasks involving sales, purchases, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed assets. Maintains financial records and general ledger by preparing and recording journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.

The following duties are typical of the position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing business practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS:
Generate sales invoices
Post customer payments; review aged receivable balances and follow up on past due invoices
Process vendor invoices and generate checks weekly
Assist with preparing monthly farm costs worksheets
Maintain fixed assets records and depreciation schedules. Update additions and disposals in fixed assets software and generate depreciation expense report.
Prepare and enter journal entries and assist with compiling records for financial review, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations
Perform month-end close activities, including account reconciliations
Assist with interim reviews and year-end audit and preparation of schedules and documents for independent auditors
Digital recordkeeping and organization
Collaborate with the team to develop SOP procedures and process workflow creation
Perform other duties as required.

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
Timely, accurate, cost-effective performance of duties
Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers
Use of reasonable care and attention in performance of duties to ensure safety of self and other

WORK CONDITIONS:
Work is typically performed in an office setting
Able to use common office / accounting equipment / machinery
Typical work week is Monday thru Friday
Work hours are subject to change, with weekend and/or holiday work as needed
Must be able to multi-task

AUTHORITIES AND LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY:
As assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and experience in accounting
Autonomous, problem-solving mindset with high work ethic and drive to succeed
Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
Additional Required Skills:
Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel
Experience in accounting and financial report interpretation
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

EEO STATEMENT
Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Services, LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.