Hawaiian Electric Company Hiring for Corporate Accountant Job at Hawaii Full Time

JOB FUNCTION:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the timely financial closing process for Hawaiian Electric and, its subsidiaries, including the outreach to other process areas to obtain required information for the preparation of various required internal and external financial reports. Gathers, interprets, and summarizes various transactions and information, and prepares and enters journal entries which reflect that information in accordance with GAAP in the general ledger. Treats information received in the course of performing these responsibilities as confidential.
• Analyzes recorded information for financial reporting and disclosures. Meet financial and statistical information needs of various users, both internal and external to the Company (Hawaiian Electric Industries, Department Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Board of Directors, the PUC, legislators, etc.) through data obtained from various accounting and other sources. This may include ad hoc reports, data access, and database queries. Ensures that those reports reflect GAAP and/or regulatory requirements. Serves as an expert resource for the Company by maintaining a high level of knowledge of utility accounting concepts and principles. Maintains the Company’s financial reporting system and recommends improvements to the overall policies and procedures. Provides analytical information of recorded information for rate cases and other regulatory proceedings.

• Coordinates the timely completion of the reconciliations of general ledger accounts (before the end of the month following) and analyzes the reconciliations to ensure that the accounts at each month-end are properly stated. Proposes adjusting entries to correct discrepancies discovered by the reconciliations.

• Evaluates and recommends procedures to implement any new accounting and/or regulatory rules and standards, and ensures they are properly reflected on the financial statements. Prepares workpapers and drafts footnotes for the year-end audit, as requested by the external auditors.

• Collaborate directly with internal/external customer requests for financial/statistical information to ensure timely delivery; provides advice on proper recordation of transactions; may serve as a member on project teams to provide accounting guidance and input.

• Prepares and maintains process documentation on internal controls for the department in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including a thorough understanding of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. A thorough understanding of accrual and consolidation accounting, normally acquired through completion of college level accounting courses and several years of accounting experience, or equivalent.
• Proficient in use of personal computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of internal control concepts and ability to identify and remedy control weaknesses.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication. Ability to provide actionable and corrective suggestions to others in a positive manner.
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills, including the ability to set clear goals, determine appropriate areas of responsibility and organize people and activities to ensure timely completion of tasks and work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of duties and responsibilities from beginning to end in a centralized and decentralized work environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to review the propriety of general ledger account balances.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience which includes general ledger and financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
• Accounting experience in consolidations is preferable.
• Accounting experience in the electric utility industry is preferable.
• CPA is preferable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 – $83,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees will comply with our Face Covering Policy and Travel Restrictions and Guidelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations