Accounting Associate - (Korean/English bilingual) Houston, Texas

Location

ㆍHouston, TX

Job Objectives

• This position will do the hands on operation especially posting cash activities in the ERP system with some reconciliation of billing/payment and the SAP system and reporting functions as well.

• This position will support routine activities such as monthly, quarterly, yearly reports and month-end closings, Korean HQ support and audits.

Essential duties and responsibilities

· Post daily cash activities in ERP system.

· Reconciles all bank accounts and SAP cash balance.

· Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

· Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close. Both FI and CO through SAP.

· Supports budget and forecasting activities.

· Support federal and state income tax, franchise tax, and quarterly tax requirements.

· Work closely with headquarters’ finance and accounting team through communication and reporting.

· Create and develop reports, presentations, disseminating information as needed.

· Handles confidential and non-routine information in a professional manner.

· Works independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects.

· Maintain communication with all levels of management within the company and outside vendors.

· Ensures timely disbursement of funds and supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.

· Enters debits/credits, resolves billing/payment discrepancies.

· Compiles information and prepares spreadsheets to assist outside auditors in internal and external statement preparations.

· Supports the FI/FA Manager, Sr. manager on working with the CPA Firm to ensure a clean and timely yearend audit and tax matters.

· Provides training to new and existing team members as needed.

· Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Company

Qualifications/Requirements

· Must be eligible to work in the US legally without visa sponsorship

· Korean/English bilingual is highly desired. Korean-Fluent-Native; English-Intermediate to Fluent.

· BA/BS degree (with the major in: accounting, finance, business) and/or at least 0- maximum 5 Years of experience in accounting and hands on finance operation (experience working in a Korean company is a plus)

· Excellent mathematical skills: ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs a plus.

· Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

· Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information in a professional manner

· Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· Some analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.

· Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP)

· Analytical thinking and demonstrated ability to solve problems

· Has self-initiative that actively searches improvements but also a strong team player

· Exceptional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials

· Strong ability to multitask and complete deadlines. Must feel comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong time management skills

· Having strong ownership and having a proactive attitude with a risk-managing mindset

Desirable/Preferred Skills

· International and multi-cultural experience is a plus