Accountant

Socket.dev; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 5% companymatch

Gym Membership Reimbursement

100% Covered Medical (PPO), dental (PO

Vision (PPO), & life insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid vacation and sick leave

11+ annual paid holidays and paid time

Note: These are benefits; some items j

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, AP and employee expenses, and fixed asset maintenance. You will assist in financial statements and variance analyses under US GAAP, aiming to improve processes and controls.

The role requires 1–3 years of general accounting experience, proficiency with Excel, and strong communication. Bilingual Korean is a plus, with a collaborative, fast-paced office environment in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Korean bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring/adjusting journal entries, including lease, CAM, and depreciation entries.
• Process accounts payable and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Post daily cash/credit card activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure completeness/accuracy of general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure timely postings and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, schedules, and preliminary variance analyses.
• Provide accounting/reporting support for capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and strengthen controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Korean bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Company is currently experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking an Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, bank/credit card reconciliations, AP and employee expenses, and fixed asset maintenance. The role will assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, perform preliminary variance analysis against budget/prior periods, and support budgeting and forecasting. The Accountant will ensure GL accuracy under US GAAP and collaborate with the team to improve processes

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Accuracy and quality of work (JE and reconciliation error rate)
• On-time completion of close tasks and reconciliations
• Completeness of account reconciliations and documentation
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• Proactive identification of process improvements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and post recurring/adjusting journal entries, including lease, CAM, and depreciation entries.
• Process daily/weekly accounts payable and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Post daily cash/credit card activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure completeness/accuracy of general ledger activity and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure timely postings and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, and preliminary variance analyses.
• Provide accounting/reporting support for capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and strengthen controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note:Specific objectives and performance standards for essential duties and responsibilities are established monthly/quarterly/annually in performance planning documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field.

Experience:1~3 years of general accounting experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP for routine transactions.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and a proactive “can-do” approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• ERP experience (e.g., QuickBooks) preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• KoreanBilingual Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Work is generally performed in an office environment. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.

• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• 100% Covered Medical (PPO), dental (PPO), vision (PPO), & life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11+ annual paid holidays and paid time off