What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Payable position at Arancino?
POSITION SUMMARY
The AP Accountant supports the financial operations of IDEA Food Service USA Inc (parent company of Arancino Restaurants) by ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of financial transactions.
This role plays a key part in maintaining reliable accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), restaurant operating expenses, and multi-location financial activity.
SCOPE OF POSITION
The AP Accountant will be responsible for the following
core areas and may receive additional assignments to support the executives and
finance leadership as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Good knowledgeable of QuickBooks online
- Bilingual Japanese/English is a must
- Excellent communication skills
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply and post customer payments (checks, ACH, credit
cards, etc.)
- Prepare bank deposits and reconcile all payment inflows
- Review bank activity for digital payments and ensure
correct posting
- Process intercompany payments as applicable
- Support AR month-end close processes
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy
and approval
- Enter invoices into the accounting system promptly and
accurately
- Resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal teams
- Maintain vendor records and ensure W-9 compliance
- Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end close
- Respond to vendor inquiries professionally
- Post recurring journal entries
- Reconcile vendor statements, enter missing invoices, and
schedule payments
- Prepare and record journal entries for COGS,
restaurant operations, and general ledger accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end close, including
reconciliations and variance analysis
- Reconcile petty cash and prepare required journal entries
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for corporate and
restaurant accounts
- Update weekly sales reports and open order reports
Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii’ by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards 10 years running – showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist featuring the finest ingredients imported from Italy and fresh locally sourced products from Hawaii. We have two locations in Waikiki and one at The Kahala Hotel.
Pay: $55000.00 - $70000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work location: On-site
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000