Senior Accountant

The role

The Senior Accountant for Korea supports financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and the month-end close. This role also handles local tax compliance, treasury activities, and accounts payable and receivable.

What you will do

• Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results and prepare variance analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure adherence to Korean tax regulations and company policies.
• Support external audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, AP, Legal, and Treasury.
• Support Korean VAT filings and Corporate Income Tax filing preparation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Solid understanding of GL, AP, AR, month-end closing, and Korean VAT and tax regulations.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm
• Experience in consumer products, retail, apparel, or eCommerce environments
• ASC 842 lease accounting experience

About the company

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