Staff Accountant

Rhee Bros., Inc. is one of the largest importers of Asian food in the United States. Our mission is to provide our customers with best-in-class distribution services through innovative products, sourcing, and logistics solutions in Pan-Asian Food. Located in Hanover, MD, Rhee Bros currently serves independent Asian retailers, wholesale grocery and chain retailers, food service distributors, chain restaurants, and manufacturers. At Rhee Bros, our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. For two generations, we’ve become more diverse with talented professionals from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we aim to continue that tradition for years to come.

The physical heart of Rhee Brothers is our main distribution center in Hanover, MD. Our warehouse and transportation teams handle over 25,000 cases of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products every day. Food quality is paramount to our customers, and we pride ourselves on the safety and cleanliness of our warehouse in Irwindale, CA and Hanover, MD. Rhee Bros is a third-party food safety audited facility.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Compensation: $70,000-$95,000

Work location: Hanover, MD

*Submissions from staffing agencies will not be accepted for this position.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with US GAAP, and supporting various accounting and audit functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform weekly reconciliations of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory subledgers.
• Execute accurate and timely month-end closing processes, including prepaid amortizations and inventory accrual true-ups.
• Provide support to the A/R and A/P teams for proper application of expenses and credits.
• Assist the A/R and A/P teams with accurate tracking of intra-company cross-charge expenses.
• Recommend continuous process improvements and maintain thorough knowledge of ERP systems, including A/P, A/R, inventory, and general ledger modules.
• Help implement and enforce accounting control policies and procedures.
• Consistently apply policies, procedures, and controls to ensure company financials comply with US GAAP.
• Monitor and routinely audit system transactions to ensure accurate coding to the General Ledger.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist accounting leadership with filing tax returns, annual 1099 filings, and tax audits.
• Support both external and internal audits as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Experience in inventory and cost accounting.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and statements.
• Thorough understanding of ERP systems and processes; specific experience with Business Central is preferred.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to maintain cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Perseverance and a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Rhee Bros., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.