Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk will perform a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting work involved in performing financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of general ledger, accounts payable/purchasing, maintains files and records; performs a variety of clerical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The classification of this position is broad and assigned specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Responsible for all facets of sales accounting to keep billing and collections current.
• Blue Hawaiian Activities reconciliation of supplier billing and hotel statements, forwarding invoices for payment
• Daily cash reconciliation and reporting
• Assist with A/P - forwarding of invoices, reconciliation, follow up, monthly check requests (parking permits, landing fees, additional rent) 
• Assist with month end G/L closing 
• Monthly reports for the state of HI (landings, overflights, revenue)
• Retail - transfers, POs, physical inventory count
• Filling for the Accounting Team.
• Fielding accounting calls
• Opening and routing mail
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 2

Subject to applicable laws and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Blue Hawaiian Helicopters employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Blue Hawaiian will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Associates degree (A.A.) preferred. 
• Minimum of three years accounting experience.
• Experience in a travel & tourism environment is preferred.

Skills

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Able to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Self-starter.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• A/P and A/R experience.
• General ledger accounting skills preferred. 

Computer Skills

• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Knowledge of Alpro, Mas90, RITE, and other POS systems preferred. 

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)