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Accounting Specialist 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Category Accounting/Finance  
Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for assiting the accounting department with a variety of functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Expense Reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Perform accounts payable processing which includes entering invoices, maintaining vendor files, cutting checks, obtaining signatures and filing cancelled backup documents
  • Reconcile balance sheet & other G/L accounts, analyze documentation, and prepare journal entries for the monthly close process
  • Process expense reports ensuring all documents are present and available for expenses
  • Review, process and audit for final approval for travel expense statements to ensure compliance with company policy
  • Guides costs analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts, and explaining processes and techniques.
  • Improves financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and providing recommended actions to management.
  • Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
  • Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
  • Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
  • Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
 
Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and accounting software.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in accounting required.

• Experience in construction and federal contracting a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Accounting or applicable experience

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Position Associate Financial Specialist  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
About the Organization DAWSON is a SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) small business with over 23 years of experience providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients across the globe with offices in Hawaii, Guam and throughout the Continental U.S. The company is owned by the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), a non-profit organization, controlled entirely by Native Hawaiians with a mission to perpetuate the sovereignty of Native Hawaiians and positively impact the communities in which we work. The HNC's vision of community impact is carried forward by its DAWSON subsidiaries.

DAWSON's strong entrepreneurial spirit, client focus, and commitment to 'Kupono Ka Hana' - Excellence in Service - has enabled the firm to rapidly expand our service offerings and geographic breadth of capabilities with core competencies in Construction, Environmental/MMRP, Professional Services, Logistics, IT/Cybersecurity, and National Security/Intelligence. DAWSON has a staff of highly skilled personnel, in-place management systems and strategically situated offices and partners enabling us to respond to the world's emerging needs. DAWSON possesses a unique capability to deliver integrated and innovative solutions to our Federal and commercial clients and provides our federal customers facilitated contracting access through our SBA-certified NHO 8(a) status.


We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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