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Payroll Accountant

June 9, 2025

AHL (Architects Hawaii Ltd), is a local, award-winning, and internationally recognized architectural firm with almost 80 years of experience in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, and historic architecture. With a passion for creating designs that inspire, AHL delivers innovative and thoughtful design solutions. AHL provides services for projects in all market sectors, including high-rise residential, commercial mixed-use, healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial, institutional, and military.

AHL’s office in downtown Honolulu is looking for a Project Accountant to join our collaborative team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and a team player. The Project Accountant will support our Project Managers, external clients, Project Accountants, and staff to ensure accurate and efficient invoices that meets project and client needs. Support the Accounts Payable function, including disbursements. Account reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about learning and problem-solving in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

AHL offers a hybrid office/remote 3/2 schedule, 4-1/2 day work week, and additional remote working options for accounting personnel.

education
  • Associate’s degree in accounting. A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred.
knowledge/skills
  • Two to four years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping is required. Experience in AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) accounting is a plus.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills and can prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving basic invoicing issues.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in accounting software and programs like MS Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook are essential.
  • Experience with Deltek software is preferred but not required.
typical duties
  • Facilitate the initial setup of new projects within our accounting system, ensuring that all necessary information and parameters are accurately entered to enable efficient tracking and management.
  • Process incoming consultants and vendor invoices, ensuring they are accurately coded or assigned to the corresponding projects based on the agreed terms and scope of work. Enter consultants' and vendors invoices into the accounting system and send invoices to the invoice approvers. Post invoices upon approval.
  • Communicate with consultants and vendors regarding invoice rejections, modifications, payment status, consultants and vendor statement reconciliations, and any other related correspondence.
  • Prepare timely disbursement to consultants and vendors.
  • Review and verify consultant statements to confirm that all billable hours and expenses align with project agreements.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including project managers, to clarify billing details, rectify any discrepancies, and ensure smooth communication regarding financial matters related to each project.
  • Foster clear and effective communication with colleagues and external consultants to ensure everyone is informed about billing processes, project expectations, and financial responsibilities.
  • Assist the Project Accountants on other accounting tasks as needed.
  • Resolve discrepancies on consultant statements and follow up as needed.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Please send a resume to Molley Walker, HR Manager, at mwalker@ahl.design.

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AHL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex including gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, marital status, sexual orientation, credit history or arrest and court record, or any other status protected by federal or state law.