Accounting Manager
Location: Honolulu HI 96816
Salary: $100,000
Grow with Kelly! At Kelly, we believe that the right opportunity can transform your career and empower you for growth. Join a locally owned and operated company serving Hawaii for over 75 years, as a Senior Accounting Manager and drive your professional development while contributing to the financial health of a trusted organization.
Job Description
A locally owned and operated company serving Hawaii for over 75 years, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to lead the daily operations of our accounting department. This role oversees general ledger management, financial reporting, account reconciliations, process improvement, and team leadership including oversight of the internal offshore Expense Team. The Senior Accounting Manager will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency. This key leadership role requires strong technical accounting expertise, excellent communication, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to support Foodland's financial health and long-term organizational goals.
Duties, Expectations & Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, prepaids, fixed assets, capital expenditures, inventory, leases, expenses, and intercompany transactions
Manage the quarterly close process, ensuring all journal entries are prepared, posted, and approved accurately and timely
Maintain the Sage Fixed Assets system and reconcile activity with Microsoft Dynamics GP to ensure accurate asset tracking
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
Lead quarterly general ledger reconciliations, review accounts, identify and explain variances, and resolve discrepancies
Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and tax filings; coordinate directly with external auditors and the tax team
Maintain annual budgets in the accounting system and support fiscal year-end closing activities
Recruit, lead, monitor, and develop the Accounting Team including the internal offshore Expense Team through coaching, training, and performance management
Set clear expectations and standards for accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence, including semi-annual performance evaluations of team
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture
Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Document and update workflow processes and implement system improvements or automation where appropriate
Ensure full compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Partner with management and operational teams to support financial reporting, approvals, and ad hoc analysis
Provide timely and clear financial insights to help guide business decisions
Communicate expectations, deadlines, and changes to accounting processes across departments
Perform additional accounting duties, projects, and initiatives assigned to support organizational goals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA preferred but not required; public accounting experience is a plus
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in a dynamic and high-volume environment
Oversight of a minimum of $10 million in capital projects and gross revenues of $100 million
Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
Experience utilizing Sage, Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP), and Microsoft Office Suite
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and drive process improvements
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing accounting teams
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