Accountant

POP MART; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

PTO leave

Paid sick leave

Family leave

Job summary

POP MART in Culver City, CA is seeking a detail-oriented accounts payable professional to review expense documents from North America, ensure IFRS/IAS compliance, and enforce proper approval and payment controls. The role will champion the group’s expense system in the US and provide training to business units.

You will work with Finance, Legal and Treasury, assess expense reasonableness, handle disputed payments, and prepare regular reports for headquarters while upholding company policies and

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in international accounts payable or similar finance ops.
• English fluency; Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review expense documents from North America for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Promote and support the expense system in the US with training.
• Follow up on disputed or questionable payments with relevant departments.
• Assess reasonableness and necessity of expenses against policies.
• Prepare regular expense reports for headquarters and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Treasury to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

IFRS/IAS

Financial software (SAP/Oracle)

Excel/Word

Communication

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Accounting/Finance/related)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Word

Job description

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.

As of the end of 2025, POP MART operates over 630 physical stores and more than 2,637Robo Shops across 20+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Position Location:

Culver City, CA office.

We follow an office policy with an expectation of five days per week working onsite. Being together in person helps us collaborate, stay connected, and build a strong team culture.

At POP MART, we foster a high-trust environment and trust our employees to make decisions that support both the team and the business.

What You Will Achieve

• Expense Document Review: Responsible for reviewing all business expense documents (such as invoices, receipts, statements, etc.) submitted by business units in North America. Ensure the accuracy of document information, compliance with company policies, and proper approval. Guarantee that expense booking adheres to company financial policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/International Accounting Standards (IAS). Strictly control the compliance of invoices and payments.
• System Promotion & Support: Act as the primary promoter and subject matter expert for the group's expense system in the US. Provide training and ongoing support to business units to ensure smooth implementation and efficient usage of the system.
• Disputed Payment Handling: Proactively follow up on disputed or questionable payments. Communicate with relevant business departments in a timely manner to obtain background information, clarify issues, and resolve discrepancies.
• Expense Reasonableness Assessment: Evaluate the business reasonableness and necessity of incurred expenses to ensure they align with company policies and strategic objectives.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare regular expense reports and analyses for headquarters. Ensure all financial activities comply with both local US regulations and the company's global financial policies.
• Cross-departmental Collaboration & Communication: Maintain close communication with various business departments, Finance, Legal, and Treasury to promptly assist in resolving issues related to contracts, invoices, accounts payable, etc. Ensure payments can be submitted promptly and smoothly. Provide financial consulting and training related to international accounts payable operations to other departments, enhancing the company's overall financial awareness and business operation standards.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Accounting, Financial Management, International Economics and Trade, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international accounts payable or related financial operations. Familiarity with international financial processes is preferred. Experience working in a multinational corporation is highly desirable.
• Proficient knowledge of financial accounting; familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/International Accounting Standards (IAS) and relevant financial regulations; solid foundation in accounting entries. Skilled in using financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and office software (e.g., Excel, Word), with strong capabilities in Excel data processing and analysis.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), using it as a working language. Proficiency in Chinese (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) is preferred.
• High sense of responsibility and professionalism. Ability to quickly grasp new knowledge and skills and adapt to a constantly changing international business environment.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills, enabling effective collaboration with different departments and international partners.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and risk awareness. Capable of independently analyzing and resolving various work-related issues, promptly identifying and addressing financial risks.

*The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or at a desk) for extended periods while operating a computer or other office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: POP MART is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

POP MART is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

POP MART provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail]

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may vary for different regions of the U.S.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position may be eligible to participate in a company incentive program.