Senior Accounting Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Honolulu, HI (Job ID 10127719)

Description

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

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and let Kelly help you achieve your potential!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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