Accountant I

Job Description

First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a customer-focused, collaborative, detail-oriented Accountant I to join our Controller's Division Team.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary)

Compensation

The hourly salary range for this role is $20.00 - $25.50/per hour; commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be r esponsible for Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), foreign bank, and domestic reconciliations and related reporting. You will utilize the Account Recon Positive Pay Advantage (ARPPA) system with the deposit and other automated systems to assist with daily bank operations and inquiries from the branches and other business units

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience required
• 2 years of experience in an accounting or business administration role, or equivalent experience required
• Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field preferred
• PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
• Proficiency with a 10-key calculator and typewriter strongly preferred,
• Ability to gather data from the FHB’s reconciliation, deposit, wire transfer, general ledger and other mainframe and PC systems independently
• Oral, intrapersonal and written communication skills required
• Must be a self-starter and team worker to be able to interact with internal and external personnel to accomplish goals
• Organization skills and ability to prioritize work is essential
• Accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to work quickly is also required
• Able to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters