Staff Accountant

Accounting and Finance Department

The accounting and finance departments of Kupu and Pono Pacific Land Management LLC support all Kupu programs and administration and Pono Pacific projects and administration, respectively: provides financial reports to program heads, head of organizations, Kupu Board of Directors and funding partners, plans budgets and forecasting, conducts strategic planning, and liaisons with our outsourced human resources and payroll provider.

Staff Accountant Duties

This is a full-time staff position that supports both organizations and includes the following duties:

• Responsible for implementing accepted accounting principles and procedures in performing and/or assisting with accounting transactions

• Collecting and compiling vendor receipts and invoices

• Collecting and reviewing payment requests for completeness and accuracy

• Tracking donations and deposits

• Assist with reconciling credit card statements and bank statements

• Assist with various administrative tasks including preparing invoice packages, organizing files, mailing documents, and/or interfacing with staff, HYCC team leaders, program interns, partners and vendors

• Assist with internal reporting as well as reporting to funding partners

• Assist with tax reports for various state and federal jurisdictions; as well as, any special reports requested

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget by assembling initial data and reviewing data compiled by various programs

• Assist auditors by supplying necessary data and information in preparation of the annual audit

• General administrative & clerical duties as needed

• Other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Supervisors: Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

• Accounting education from an accredited higher institution is required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Conducts self in a professional and ethical manner

• Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills

• Team player

• Exhibits a willingness to learn

• Preferences

• The Staff Accountant is preferred, but not required, to have the following:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited higher institution

• Experience or interest in environmental conservation

• Experience in a non-profit setting

Interested applicants should submit their resume with cover letter to careers@kupuhawaii.org