Bilingual Accounting Specialist

Sunny Unite Inc. (Canada); Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid company holidays

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sunny Unite is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting, cash management, banking, and financial recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Mandarin, proficient with QuickBooks Online, and able to process invoices, reconciliations, and month-end activities on-site in Walnut, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Two or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, treasury, or banking experience with a U.S.-based company is preferred.
• Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliation and basic tax-document preparation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction or related industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record daily cash, check, credit card, and bank transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Maintain cash and bank records and support reconciliations and month-end close.
• Review invoices, prepare checks, and process payments and wires.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on account discrepancies.
• Support audits and internal controls through proper documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Financial recordkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Documentation controls

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bilingual Accounting Specialist

Location: Walnut, CA 91789

Department: Commercial - Retail

Type: Full-time

Sunny Unite is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Accounting Specialist to support the company’s daily accounting, cash management, banking, and financial recordkeeping activities.

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online, processing payments and deposits, reviewing expense documentation, supporting account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closing and annual audits.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working with financial documents in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Fluency in both languages is required for communication with clients, vendors, banks, and internal teams.

Daily Accounting & Cash Management

• Record daily cash, check, credit card, and bank transactions accurately and promptly in QuickBooks Online.
• Maintain accurate cash and bank records and support daily and monthly account reconciliation.
• Organize deposit documentation and complete cash and check deposits with local banks.
• Prepare daily revenue and transaction reports for management review.
• Review and reconcile small account balances, refunds, and other routine financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Review employee reimbursement requests and vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Prepare company checks and process approved payments and routine wire transfers.
• Manage petty cash disbursements and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal departments regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.

Documentation & Internal Controls

• Organize, classify, and maintain source documents for receipts, payments, reimbursements, and banking transactions.
• Safeguard company cash, blank check stock, and other sensitive financial materials.
• Follow dual-control procedures and established internal financial controls.
• Support compliance with applicable cash-reporting, recordkeeping, and anti-money-laundering requirements, including Form 8300 procedures when applicable.

Financial Support & Risk Control

• Assist with month-end closing, year-end audits, and preparation of supporting financial documentation.
• Coordinate with local banks regarding deposits, account services, and routine banking matters.
• Identify unusual transactions, expense discrepancies, accounting errors, or process weaknesses and report them promptly to the Finance Manager.
• Recommend practical improvements to strengthen financial controls and daily accounting procedures.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Two or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, treasury, or banking experience with a U.S.-based company is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and basic tax-document preparation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction, retail construction, facilities maintenance, or a related industry is a plus.

Language Requirements

• Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Ability to independently review and process English-language invoices, bank statements, financial records, emails, and basic tax documents.
• Ability to communicate professionally with Chinese-speaking vendors as well as English-speaking clients, suppliers, and banking representatives.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or other U.S. accounting software is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, data organization, and financial spreadsheets.
• Strong understanding of routine U.S. business accounting procedures, banking transactions, and financial documentation.

Professional Qualities

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Good financial judgment and the ability to identify unusual transactions or discrepancies.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete recurring accounting tasks independently and on schedule.
• Willingness to support ongoing improvements to the company’s financial processes and internal controls.

Benefits

Sunny Unite offers eligible full-time employees:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid company holidaysAnnual performance bonus eligibility

Additional Requirements

• This is a full-time, on-site position based in Los Angeles, California.
• This position is classified as W-2 employment.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Employment may be subject to a background check conducted after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Sunny Unite will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Sunny Unite is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.