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Servco Pacific Inc.
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Accountant
Servco Pacific Inc. · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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In short
The Accountant is responsible for general ledger transaction accounting, period-end closing, and account reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP. They also provide financial reporting, variance analysis, and support for internal and external audits.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least two years of progressive accounting experience. Proficiency in U.S. GAAP, Microsoft Excel, and strong analytical skills are required for this role.
About the employer
Servco Pacific Inc.
Mobility. Service. Innovation.
Founded in 1919 as a two-car repair garage on the North Shore of Oahu, Servco Pacific Inc. is Hawaii’s largest private company with operations in the United States and Australia. Servco owns a diverse group of automotive businesses including exclusive distributorships of Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru in Hawaii; a network of over 30 retail dealerships in Australia and Hawaii, and Hui Car Share. It is one of the Top 30 largest automotive dealer groups based in the U.S., the largest Toyota dealer group in Australia, and has been recognized as a 2023 US Best Managed Company and one of the “Best Places to Work in Hawaii” for 19 consecutive years. In addition to its automotive holdings, Servco is an active investor in venture capital. Servco’s largest investment to date is its ownership of the iconic lifestyle brand, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, the world’s largest electric guitar, bass, and amp company.
- INDUSTRY
- Retail
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1919
- HEADQUARTERS
- Honolulu, HI
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this Servco Pacific Inc. role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $64,200–$97,640 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
The Accountant performs professional accounting work requiring the application of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, analytical skills, and sound judgment in support of general ledger accounting for Servco Hawaii operations. Responsibilities include general ledger transaction accounting, period-end close support, account reconciliations, variance analysis, preparation of financial and management reporting, and audit support. The role applies established accounting policy, procedures, and guidance to assigned areas.
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The Accountant performs professional accounting work requiring the application of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, analytical skills, and sound judgment in support of general ledger accounting for Servco Hawaii operations. Responsibilities include general ledger transaction accounting, period-end close support, account reconciliations, variance analysis, preparation of financial and management reporting, and audit support. The role applies established accounting policy, procedures, and guidance to assigned areas.
General Ledger Accounting & Period Close
- Record general ledger transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy, exercising judgment in the treatment of non-routine or ambiguous transactions.
- Perform period-end closing functions and complete the close process within established timelines and materiality limits.
- Prepare account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies and outstanding items, and escalating.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial, management, and tax supporting schedules.
- Perform financial review and variance analysis to identify and explain drivers of unexpected results.
- Evaluate transactions and reporting outputs for accuracy and reasonableness, escalating anomalies to the Senior Accountant or Accounting Supervisor as appropriate.
Internal Controls & Business Support
- Evaluate issues identified during review of transactions for internal control deficiencies and provide feedback to upstream control owners.
- Collaborate with operational teams to manage end-to-end workflow processes, following established procedures to ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
- Provide support services to internal stakeholders, using independent judgment to research and resolve accounting questions within the scope of the role.
Audits & Special Projects
- Assist with external and internal audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and responses to auditor inquiries.
- Participate in special project reviews and process improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities by proactively identifying and addressing issues, communicating appropriately, and escalating matters of significance where warranted.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Minimum two years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, period closing, and account reconciliation.
- CPA or CPA candidate a plus
- Preferred: diversified industry experience in retail, manufacturing, and/or automotive, or experience with a Big Four or national public accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze financial information, identify unusual or unexpected results, and recognize when an item should be researched further or escalated.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and competing assignments.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Oracle Financial Cloud and DealerTrack knowledge preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve efficiency, documentation, analysis, and communication.
Competencies
AI Powered: Understands and responsibly uses AI and digital tools to improve work, solve problems, and support better experiences for our guests, teams and business.
Analytical Rigor: Applies sound judgment to analyze information, identify unusual activity or trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Asks questions and is relentless in follow-up & owning the process.
Operational Excellence: Attention to detail, identifies inefficiencies and proactively suggests improvements, and readily adapts to new workflows and tools.
Drive for Results: Takes ownership of work, meets commitments and follows through on tasks.
Intellectual Curiosity: Asks questions and seeks to understand. Is open to feedback and new ideas and challenges existing processes and ways of thinking.
Judgement: Exercises sound professional judgment by balancing GAAP guidance, business context, experience, and available information. Recognizes when to escalate issues and considers downstream impacts of decisions.
Subject Matter Expertise: Understands role expectations, processes, tools, and customer needs.
At Servco, we’re committed to providing valuable mobility solutions to empower people through the freedom of movement and opportunity. From Australia to California, and of course, Hawaii, Team Servco is a collective of over 2,000 like-minded individuals guided by our four Core Values of Respect, Service, Teamwork, and Innovation. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to superior service, to both our customers and team members. We look forward to helping you create Life: Moments that matter to you.
Interested?
Visit www.servco.com/careers to apply online.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace
Pay Range: $64,200.00 - $97,640.00 per year
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