Accounting Manager, bilingual in Korean

Cesna-Recruitment; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna-Recruitment is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multinational environment, closely coordinating with internal teams, customers, auditors, credit providers, and headquarters in Korea. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience and can independently manage accounting and credit-related responsibilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, SAP experience, strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience with monthly closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Korean and English.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience in trading, distribution, manufacturing, chemical, steel, or other international business environments preferred.
• Experience with credit insurance, Letters of Credit, trade finance, inventory accounting, or external audits preferred.
• Experience working with a Korean headquarters multinational company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accounting and management reports including reporting materials for headquarters in Korea.
• Manage intercompany and related party transaction reporting.
• Support inventory accounting and reconciliation.
• Maintain customer and vendor data in SAP system.
• Work with Sales and customers to resolve AR, payment, and credit issues.
• Manage credit insurance requests, approvals, monitoring, and renewals.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and support tax audits and requests.
• Ensure accounting transactions comply with internal procedures and controls.
• Provide accounting and financial support to Sales, Logistics, and other departments.
• Manage federal and state corporate income tax compliance, including estimated tax payments and tax filings.
• Prepare and coordinate tax provision and tax-related financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and support tax audits and requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual Korean/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

• Seeking an Accounting Manager responsible for accounting operations and financial reporting.
• The position works closely with internal teams, customers, auditors, credit providers, and headquarters in Korea. The ideal candidate has 4~8 years of relevant experience and is capable of independently managing accounting and credit related responsibilities.

Job Description

• Perform monthly closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accounting and management reports, including reporting materials for headquarters in Korea.
• Manage intercompany and related party transaction reporting.
• Support inventory accounting and reconciliation.
• Maintain customer and vendor information in the company SAP system.
• Work with Sales and customers to resolve AR, payment, and credit related issues.
• Manage credit insurance requests, approvals, monitoring, and policy renewals.
• Communicate with providers regarding credit decisions and request credit limit reconsideration when appropriate.
• Support external and year-end audits and prepare requested documentation.
• Ensure accounting transactions comply with internal procedures and controls.
• Provide accounting and financial support to Sales, Logistics, and other internal departments.
• Manage and support federal and state corporate income tax compliance, including estimated tax payments and tax return filings.
• Prepare and coordinate tax provision and tax related financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and support tax audits and tax related requests.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• 8~12 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience with monthly closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English required, including the ability to prepare business reports in Korean.
• Experience in trading, distribution, manufacturing, chemical, steel, or other international business environments preferred.
• Experience with credit insurance, Letters of Credit, trade finance, inventory accounting, or external audits preferred.
• Experience working with a Korean headquartered multinational company is a plus.