Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title

Under the direction of the Manager, responsible for processing invoices, check requests, and payments and processing journal entries and upload within the accounts payable application as required. This position works closely with respective business units to ensure invoicing or payment issues are resolved and timely payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Processes payment requests on invoices, check requests, and employee reimbursements. Inputs requests into the accounts payable application, resolves any issues or discrepancies, and processes the related payment via ACH, check, or wire. Processes correcting and reclassifying journal entries via the accounts payable application as required. Works with various business units to resolve any request issues to ensure timely payment processing. Maintains appropriate documentation to support processed payments and journal entries.
• Researches, resolves, and responds to payment inquiries from internal customers and external vendors.
• Cross-trains with other staff members to support and serve as relief / back-up within the business unit.
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience, working knowledge of accounting gained through study, internship, or work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) or similar software. Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems including mainframe systems and accounting systems. Must have basic spreadsheet and relational database proficiency.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must be analytical, detail oriented, and organized. Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities. Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.

We are an EEO/AA employer, including disability and veterans. For Bank of Hawaii's full EEO statement, please visit

Required Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Accuracy & Efficiency
• Communication
• Customer Experience
• Data Entry
• Problem Solving
• Responsiveness
• Technology Literacy
• Transaction Processing

Job Info

• Job Identification 3003318
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 06/04/2026, 08:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 130 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI, 96813, US
• Salary $17.85 - $25.30 Hourly