Sr. Accountant

We are looking to add a Senior Accountant to the Honolulu Team of Full-Time Engagement Professionals.  This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and strengthening reporting quality across core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate accounting experience, sound judgment in financial analysis, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment. In Hawaii, Robert Half is the only organization offering this opportunity as a permanent position and stable career path. Full-Time Engagement Professionals enjoy the same diversity of experiences that independent contractors do – but with stability of a full-time job that provides competitive pay and benefits. Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements. To learn more about this role, please call Dan Diez at 808.452.0260.

Responsibilities:

• Create and evaluate recurring journal entries to ensure transactions are recorded completely and correctly in the general ledger.

• Collaborate with accounting team members to coordinate monthly deliverables and help drive timely completion of close activities.

• Monitor system-generated interface activity and investigate posting issues to confirm financial data moves accurately between platforms.

• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, including accounts related to payables and receivables, and follow through on outstanding items.

• Contribute to organizational and statutory financial reporting by preparing supporting schedules and maintaining reporting integrity.

• Assist with reinsurance-related accounting tasks, including analysis, documentation, and resolution of accounting questions.

• Analyze fluctuations, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action to improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting.

• Provide support during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules, validating balances, and addressing exceptions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of senior-level or progressive accounting experience within a corporate accounting environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with reviewing interface transactions and validating system-generated accounting postings.
• Advanced spreadsheet capabilities with strong analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• Reinsurance accounting experience is preferred.
• Ability to investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain a high standard of financial accuracy.