AR Specialist (Bilingual: English/Korean) — Drive Cash Flow

Samyang America, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO/FTO

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Samyang America, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist (AR) in Brea, California. This role involves managing customer collections, payment applications, and reconciliation activities to support accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $27.00 to $33.00, with potential for bonuses and benefits including insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bilingual in Korean, English.

Responsibilities

• Record, monitor, and reconcile Accounts Receivable transactions in the general ledger.
• Review customer accounts regularly to identify outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Apply incoming payments to appropriate customer accounts and invoices accurately.
• Coordinate with the Sales and other operations teams to resolve account discrepancies or disputes.
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide analysis on collection status and trends.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities by reconciling AR balances.
• Maintain documentation for SOX/internal audit compliance and participate in audit requests as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in AR management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in Korean, English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Samyang America, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist (AR) in Brea, California. This role involves managing customer collections, payment applications, and reconciliation activities to support accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $27.00 to $33.00, with potential for bonuses and benefits including insurance and a 401(k) plan.