Assistant Accountant

Neighborhood Place of Puna is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team! As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting department and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about accounting and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment. By providing comprehensive support to the executive team, the Assistant Accountant contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s operations in alignment with its mission.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance & Fund Development (DOFFD), the Assistant Accountant supports Neighborhood Place of Puna (NPP) in fulfilling its mission and vision of empowering local families and communities in East Hawai’i.

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for (1) Providing comprehensive support to high-level executives within the organization. (2) Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline financial policies and procedures, enhance accuracy, and resolve accounting and/or financial discrepancies. (3) Generating financial reports, projections and budgets. (4) Assisting in reviewing approved applicant files to ensure documentation is accurate, complete and in compliance for financial approval. (5) Assisting with preparation for the annual organizational Single Audit. (6) Assisting with general clerical duties such as handling incoming accounts payable, scanning and photocopying documents, filing, and simple data entry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping tasks for NPP and supervise financial policies and procedures implemented by other NPP staff as directed by the Director of Finance and Fund Development
• Assist in developing, modifying, and tracking budgets
• Assist in preparing documentation, budgets, reports for NPP’s annual audit
• Performing regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments
• Assist in the review of approved case files to ensure applications are in compliance for financial approval
• Stay informed on grant specific Federal, State and County compliance requirements
• Help drive the NPP’s financial and programmatic planning by analyzing its financial performance and identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Perform basic data entry tasks including crafting spreadsheets, entering accounts payable and logging transactions
• Perform general clerical duties like handling incoming and outgoing mail, accurately filing and documenting accounts payables, scanning documents, communicating with vendors or customers about invoices/payments

Education/Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in accounting/finance/business.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with accounting software, specifically QuickBooks.
• 2+ years proven work experience in accounting, business or finance.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Forensic Accounting experience is a plus.
• MS/MA is a plus.
• Valid Hawaii driver's license and no-fault car insurance.
• Resident of East Hawai’i Community area preferred.
• Criminal Record and/or DHS-CWS background check.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the workspace.

If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for accounting and a desire to grow your career in finance, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Mahalo for your interest in joining our team as an Assistant Accountant!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Kea‘au, HI 96749: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kea‘au, HI 96749