Kamaka Air, LLC Lead Accountant Honolulu, HI · Full time Company website

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What We Do at Kamaka Air At Kamaka Air, we deliver fast, flexible, and reliable air charter services across Hawaii and beyond. Our mission is to move what matters—safely, efficiently, and with a personal touch. Why Join Us? We’re more than just an air carrier—we’re a tight-knit team with a passion for aviation, precision, and service. What sets us apart? Our commitment to safety, our can-do spirit, and the trust we’ve built with clients who count on us to deliver—every time. Ready to take flight with a company that values your skills and fuels your growth? Kamaka Air is where your aviation career takes off.

Job Responsibilities

Transaction Accuracy & Daily Accounting Operations 

• Count, reconcile, and deposit daily cash collections from the front desk 
• Reconcile booking and transaction data to cash and check receipts; upload to QuickBooks Online (QBO) for invoice and deposit creation 
• Oversee posting of AP, AR, receipt, and expense report entries; perform directly or delegate to the Accounting Assistant as appropriate 
• Print AP checks and support bill payment processing in coordination with the Controller 
• Prepare monthly landing reports and other recurring financial reports 
• Open and distribute incoming mail; manage office supply ordering 
• Assist with annual registrations and other compliance or administrative tasks as they arise 

Systems Integrity & Cross-Departmental Process Improvement 

• Serve as the on-site finance liaison to the Operations team; identify and resolve process gaps between departments 
• Identify recurring errors made by front desk or operations staff and provide targeted training to reduce repeat occurrences 
• Monitor postal contract shipment data for variances and late shipment flags; work with Operations to resolve issues that could result in contract penalties 
• Support implementation and ongoing use of RAMP and AI-assisted tools to streamline AP, receipt, and invoicing workflows 
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to daily processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy 

AR/AP Oversight & Customer and Vendor Communication 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound AR and AP phone inquiries 
• Review and send outgoing invoices to AR clients following QBO upload 
• Research and process invoice corrections; communicate with customers to resolve billing discrepancies 
• Support collections follow-up and maintain organized AR and AP records 

 Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Onboard, train, and provide day-to-day direction to one Accounting Assistant 
• Assign, review, and quality-check the Assistant’s work to ensure accuracy and timeliness 
• Provide coverage for the Assistant during absences 
• Formal HR functions including hiring decisions, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions are handled in coordination with HR and the Controller 

 

Physical Duties and Requirements 

• Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and use a computer 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds 
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol 
• Must be able to communicate with employees and external stakeholders regarding concerns in a professional and confidential manner
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience with hands-on QuickBooks Online proficiency

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience directing or mentoring others in an accounting or administrative capacity 
• Experience with RAMP or similar expense management platforms (preferred) 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy across multiple systems 
• Comfortable working independently with a remote supervisor and taking ownership of on-site finance functions 
• Strong communication skills; able to work constructively with operations staff who are not finance-trained 

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday through Friday

 

Kamaka Air is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture providing equal opportunities to associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, Kamaka Air complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where Kamaka Air has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.