Analyst Accounting

Bank of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

12d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, this position is responsible for the recording, reconciling, and reporting mortgage and lease accounting transactions. Assists in business unit’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act, Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act, and the USA PATRIOT Act.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major in accounting or finance, or related area, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: · Associate Analyst: Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or related area.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) or similar software. Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems, including the Mortgage Application System.
Other Job Qualifications: Demonstrated communications skills, including verbal, written and inter-personal. Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills. Able to understand tax, accounting, and internal control concepts and their impact on financial reporting. Requires ability to prioritize, flexibility in managing priorities, self-starter, and team player. Able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings as needed or assigned. Must be able to lift/push boxes weighing 20-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepares accounting entries to the general ledger for mortgage and applicable leasing businesses.
Prepares state property tax, state sales and use tax, and GET returns.
Prepares daily and monthly reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Performs loan recording functions for residential and construction loans and confirms recorded loans are booked.
Supports residential and construction loan production by performing various tasks including, but not limited to, processing and remitting fees and refunds, preparing payments, submitting invoices for payment, responding to inquiries from internal and external customers, etc.
Processes loans sales, pair offs, and investor fee transactions and confirms proper gain-on-sale.
Processes Corporate Advance payment to various vendors and claim reimbursements from FNMA and FHLMC.
Oversees processing of loan closing payments to various vendors.
Stays abreast of applicable tax law changes and accounting pronouncements.
Prepares and maintains reports required for portfolio and financial management.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers.
Resolves problems through non-standard means.
Assists in responding to internal and external auditors’ requests and inquiries.
Cross-trains with other staff members to support vacation and illnesses within the business unit.
Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.
This position requires use of a personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.
We are an EEO/AA employer, including disability and veterans. For Bank of Hawaii's full EEO statement, please visit https://www.boh.com/careers.