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Voted one of Hawai`i Business' Best Places to Work for 7 Years in a Row!

As a HEMIC employee, you will get :

• People Who Care

Voted one of Hawai`i Business' Best Places to Work, and Pacific Business News' Best Workplaces, our business is founded on caring for Hawai`i workers, Hawai`i businesses, and each other.

• Professional Growth

We're passionate about your development. Whether it's achieving a formal certification or attending a workshop to improve your communication skills, we will support and encourage you to grow.

We offer competitive salary and best-in-class benefits, including a 401k match, flex-time, generous PTO, 15 paid holidays, and so much more!

• Opportunity to Give Back

Giving back to our community is our kuleana and we offer numerous opportunities for our employees to take part - whether it be volunteering for a fundraiser, attending a charity walk, or getting a match for your charitable contributions.

Why our Accountant I / II is Important :

Our Accounting & Finance Department monitors and maintains the companies' financial resources to maximize profitability. This role performs day-to-day operational duties, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and accounting research and analysis. In addition, our Accountant assists the team to ensure that all deliverables comply with company policies and accounting standards. At level II, the Accountant also serves as a lead for projects or teams.

Level I

• Review daily accounting transactions, including cash receipts and disbursements, for accuracy and adherence to company policies, ensuring timely review and processing of transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations, along with supporting work papers, for approval and postings.
• Review and analyze budget variances.
• Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes wherever possible, focusing on effective internal controls.
• Document / update accounting procedures and process standards.
• Support other internal teams and external partners with their accounting-related and operational needs.
• Participate in departmental / functional meetings and training programs. Utilize self-development tools and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level II (all of the above and)

• Assist in the preparation and closing of the monthly financial statements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead projects as assigned.
• Research technical accounting topics.
• Oversee the financials of one or more specific areas of HEMIC with minimal supervision (subsidiaries, premiums, claims, reinsurance, and / or investments).
• Assist manager in supervising and mentoring team accountants, enhancing departmental functions and overall productivity, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or comparable experience) and / or 2+ years (level I) or 3+ years (level II) experience in accounting using GAAP with statutory accounting procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of basic (level I) or advanced (level II) accounting principles, methods, theories, practices, and equipment including data processing programs and equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, including identifying and analyzing internal controls.
• Able to effectively communicate and build effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Enthusiastic learner with the desire and ability to learn and understand why you are doing things as opposed to merely following steps to complete.
• Can meet required timelines and deadlines.
• Collaborative and supportive team member. Works effectively with cross-functional team members within the company (level II).
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.