AP Accountant

We are looking for an AP Accountant to join a stable organization in Honolulu, Hawaii, and support essential day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage payables, maintain accurate financial records, and help keep reporting and reconciliations on track. The position works closely with finance leadership and internal teams to ensure transactions are processed correctly, deadlines are met, and accounting practices remain compliant with established standards.

This role offers free parking, amazing benefit package, and a hybrid option after in office training! If you are interested, please contact Melissa at 808.452.0254

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and support accounts receivable activities by recording transactions accurately and ensuring timely completion of payments and collections.

• Assign proper account coding to incoming receipts and disbursements, obtain required approvals, and reconcile posted activity to maintain reliable financial records.

• Compare customer and vendor statements against internal records, investigate differences, and resolve outstanding issues efficiently.

• Track overdue balances, prepare follow-up notices, and communicate with contractors or vendors regarding payment status and open items.

• Produce routine cash activity reporting, including daily summaries of receipts, to support visibility into financial operations.

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, and maintain organized documentation for accounting files.

• Review financial data for errors, inconsistencies, or unusual items and make corrections in accordance with GAAP and organizational procedures.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, contribute to audit schedule preparation, and provide research support for compliance and audit requests.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting support staff, help coordinate workloads, and assist other finance team members as needed during absences or peak periods.

• Partner with departments on vendor-related purchasing questions and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency within existing supplier relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience with hands-on exposure to journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the ability to apply them in daily accounting tasks.

• Experience with accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate transaction records in accounting systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, along with familiarity using computerized accounting platforms; experience with Sage or FYISoft is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to staff and management.

• High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.