First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a customer-focused, collaborative, detail-oriented Accountant I to join our Controller's Division Team.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (hours may vary)
Compensation:
The hourly salary range for this role is $20.00 - $25.50/per hour; commensurate with experience
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be responsible for Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), foreign bank, and domestic reconciliations and related reporting. You will utilize the Account Recon Positive Pay Advantage (ARPPA) system with the deposit and other automated systems to assist with daily bank operations and inquiries from the branches and other business units
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience required
2 years of experience in an accounting or business administration role, or equivalent experience required
Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field preferred
PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
Proficiency with a 10-key calculator and typewriter strongly preferred,
Ability to gather data from the FHB’s reconciliation, deposit, wire transfer, general ledger and other mainframe and PC systems independently
Oral, intrapersonal and written communication skills required
Must be a self-starter and team worker to be able to interact with internal and external personnel to accomplish goals
Organization skills and ability to prioritize work is essential
Accuracy and attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to work quickly is also required
Able to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Two years of experience in accounting or business administration, or equivalent experience
- Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
- Proficiency with a 10-key calculator and typewriter
- Ability to independently gather data from reconciliation, deposit, wire transfer, general ledger, mainframe, and PC systems
- Oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with internal and external personnel
- Organization skills and ability to prioritize work
- Accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work quickly
- Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential matters
First Hawaiian Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) match plus an additional fixed contribution through a separate retirement plan indicates strong long‑term savings support.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental with full preventive coverage, vision, and an EAP underscore comprehensive health support.
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Parental & Family Support — A dependent‑care subsidy with employer matching and family‑eligible counseling sessions provide tangible help for childcare and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
First Hawaiian Bank is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, offering a diversified range of banking services including deposit products, lending, wealth management, and private banking to consumer and commercial customers.
