Accounting Specialist (Bilingual in Korean)

Cesna Recruitment; Monroe Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

PTO

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations, including cash flow monitoring, AP/AR processing, and financial close activities.

The role also assists with audits, budget tracking, and regulatory filings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; ERP experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Effective communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly financial statements and disclosures in compliance with accounting standards.
• Support generation of management reports, projections, and Board materials.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for domestic and international accounts.
• Record journal entries including FX adjustments and petty cash.
• Coordinate 1099 and FBAR filings with CPAs and overseas branches.
• Manage corporate credit card programs and audit employee expenses.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Bilingual English/Korean preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

The company is dedicated to the prevention and early diagnosis of infectious diseases through research, development, and manufacturing of in vitro rapid diagnostic tests, biosensor, and molecular diagnostic products.

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist will support day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow monitoring, accounts payable and receivable processing, and financial closing activities. The role also assists with external audits, budget tracking, and regulatory filings to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Job Description

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial statements and disclosures in compliance with accounting standards.
• Support the generation of management reports, financial projections, and presentation materials for the Board of Directors.
• Perform comprehensive monthly bank reconciliations for both domestic and international accounts.
• Record accurate journal entries, including foreign exchange (FX) adjustments and petty cash transactions.
• Coordinate annual 1099 and FBAR filings in collaboration with external CPAs and overseas branches.
• Manage corporate credit card programs and audit employee expense reports.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Reconcile daily bank balances and prepare timely cash position reports.
• Execute ACH and wire transfers while maintaining effective corporate banking relationships.
• Review expenditure requests to ensure strict compliance with company policies and budget constraints.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices within the ERP system and oversee weekly payment cycles.
• Monitor AR collections, apply customer payments accurately, and distribute aging reports to management.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to efficiently resolve financial discrepancies and variances.

Audit & Compliance

• Compile detailed supporting schedules and documentation for quarterly and annual audits.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and implementing auditor recommendations to improve workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, treasury, or financial operations
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ERP experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-department collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance, Vision, Dental
• PTO