Accounting Clerk/Officer

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Hawaii Tokai International College - Kapolei, HI

Full-time - Mid Level

Kapolei, HI

Educational Services

About the position

The Accounting Clerk/Officer at Hawaii Tokai International College is responsible for maintaining the financial bookkeeping of the organization under the direction of the Executive Director. This role involves analyzing financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting and legal requirements, preparing budgets, and coordinating with the Human Resources department regarding payroll and benefits. The position also requires maintaining Japanese accounting functions in communication with the Tokai Educational System headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all financial activities and ensure compliance with accounting and legal requirements.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, including monthly and annual documentation and variance explanations.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to verify and balance payroll and benefits accounting.
• Maintain and review the Accounting Systems of HTIC, including General Ledger and financial statement systems.
• Provide timely financial information and respond to requests for financial data.
• Outsource Accounts Receivable Management and Collection Operations as needed.
• Participate in annual audits and provide necessary financial information to TES headquarters.
• Promote cashless transactions and digitize accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and bookkeeping procedures.
• Familiarity with GAAP and federal/state taxation regulations.
• Experience in budgeting and financial audits.
• Intermediate proficiency in Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial auditing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software beyond QuickBooks.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunity for professional development in accounting and finance.