Accounting Analyst

HMSA•Honolulu, HI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst ensures the proper recording and reporting of financial transactions for the association and its subsidiaries. The role works with Finance and Accounting staff and internal departments to record, reconcile, and analyze transactions, prepare financial statements, maintain general ledger schedules, and support audits and reporting. The analyst reviews and reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, investigates account fluctuations and variances, and corrects transaction errors. The role also prepares schedules and reports for the monthly close, statutory filings, audits, and other requests, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Demonstrated ability to properly record financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
Strong oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to present to executive staff.
Demonstrated ability to prepare financial analyses.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and assignments involving formatted output, narrative, and data interpretation.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with database manipulation software or relevant data-entry experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly accruals for general ledger accounts, develop estimates using source documents and settlement amounts, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate staff or departments.
Record and analyze accounting transactions for contracts and programs, coordinate with other departments to obtain information, and assist with research for internal and external audits.
Assist with recording transactions and preparing financial statements for HMSA subsidiaries, serving as a primary backup for this work.
Maintain general ledger schedules and ledgers, including those for capital and fixed assets, prepaid amortization, and lease liabilities.
Create and run ad hoc system reports summarizing general ledger transactions, research identified errors, and initiate adjustments.
Review and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash revenue, receivables, and liability accrual accounts.
Analyze significant changes in account activity and balances, research the causes of variances, and independently perform analysis with limited direction and supervision.
Present findings and recommendations to other business areas and management.
Determine and perform appropriate corrections to transactions identified as erroneous.
Prepare supporting schedules and reports for the monthly close, statutory filings, internal and external audit requests, and other ad hoc needs.
Perform other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.