About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.

Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will perform monthly and quarterly close procedures; ensure the accuracy and completeness of internal and external reporting in compliance with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. GAAP; monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures including SOX; prepare detailed financial analysis and query reporting; maintain financial records, supporting documentation and reconciliations; and perform special projects as needed. The position provides a strong foundation to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the financial close process within a publicly traded company.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare supporting working papers including month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, GL account analysis and other financial analysis, as required.
• Prepare internal reporting documents as provided for management meetings.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the various accounting functions performed by the Controllers Department in Oakland.
• Provide support with the external financial statement audit, SOX 404 internal control requirements and other reporting requirements; including liaising with auditors as needed.
• Support Matson’s Compliance Group with SEC reporting, preparing footnote tables, analyses, narratives and other information as necessary.
• Prepare external statutory audit and reporting requirements related to Matson’s domestic and foreign subsidiaries, such as benefit plans, insurance programs, and other requirements as needed.
• Assist with preparation and completion of ad-hoc accounting projects.
• Participate in special projects and assignments, as needed.

In addition to those essential job functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time.

You have these skills:

• Good knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 internal controls and technical accounting.
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.
• Ability to prioritize work and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast moving environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook).

And these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Between three (3) to five (5) years of overall financial business experience, including recent financial close, reporting and consolidation expertise (experience in public accounting firm is a plus);
• Hands-on experience with financial operating and reporting systems (Oracle/Workday is preferred).

Extra credit if you have:

• CPA certification (CPA in progress or equivalent working experience may be considered).

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

The annual salary range for this position in California is $82,700 - $112,640. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

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