Staff Accountant

Egdamin Hu CPA Inc. is a local CPA firm focused on tax preparation, advisory, payroll, and business bookkeeping. We have been open for 10 plus years and are continuing to grow! Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services but small enough to provide our staff and clients with the individual attention we all deserve.

Our staff receive training from our partners, seminars, and accounting software companies.

Our company philosophy encourages asking questions as soon as possible. If we don’t know the answer, we will find out for our clients and staff. Our staff accountants work on a mix of tax preparation, advisory, and business bookkeeping.

We have the honor of serving many individuals and businesses on the Big Island of Hawaii, giving our staff opportunities to learn about diverse companies. Our team networks within the community, visit businesses on-site and attend conferences.

If you’re looking for a company that focuses on developing you as an accountant, broadening your knowledge, and taking the time to understand you, please look no further!

Responsibilities

*Depending on business needs, staff may not be involved in all aspects of the firm detailed below*

• Tax Preparation
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns under the supervision of senior staff
• Organize and review client-provided tax documents, workpapers, and prior-year returns
• Research basic tax issues and communicate findings to supervisors
• Input data into tax software accurately and reconcile to source documents
• Provide general administrative and accounting support during busy periods

· Bookkeeping

• Perform bookkeeping for assigned clients, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account analysis
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with year-end close procedures and preparation of adjusting entries

o Prepare financial statements on income tax basis of accounting after appropriate training

· Payroll

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multiple clients using ADP payroll software
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from clients and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll tax regulations

· Client Advisory Support

• Assist senior staff in preparing client reports, projections, and analysis
• Participate in client meetings and calls to provide support and gather information
• Help clients understand basic bookkeeping and tax concepts as needed
• Identify issues or opportunities to bring to the attention of senior team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year accounting degree required, such as an associate degree or higher in accounting or a related field
• Current students are encouraged to apply, including those seeking an accounting internship
• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience may be considered in place of formal accounting education
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial records
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word for at least one year
• Working comfortably in both a digital and paper environment
• Willing to learn new software
• Works well with other staff members and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate well verbally, over the phone, via video calls, and in writing
• Active listener on assignments, follows instructions, and follows up with clarifying questions
• Complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Works well under pressure of deadlines, especially during tax season
• Detailed orientated and reviews work for apparent errors
• Recognize when assistance is needed and then requests help promptly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience software such as UltraTax, such as Engagement CCH and Thomson Reuters, or similar along with 10-Key machines. Exposure to payroll platforms such as ADP, Paychex, or Gusto
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Desktop

Work Schedule/Structure

On-site position in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Opportunity may be available as:
• Internship
• Part-time
• Full-time
• Schedule and responsibilities may vary depending on experience level, school schedule, and seasonal business needs
• Flexible start schedule based on experience and full-time work commitment. There are exceptions for candidates completing a university degree.
• Compensation will be based on knowledge and experience level
• Benefits dcepend on full time status

(Note - The Firm has a policy of making an appropriate investigation to obtain reasonable assurance that individuals meet the employment criteria by obtaining, at the Shareholders option, completed application forms and college transcripts and by communication with personal references and prior employers.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• ADP: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Location:

• Hilo, HI 96720 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hilo, HI 96720 (Required)

Work Location: In person