Bilingual Mandarin Staff Accountant

Niwota Solutions; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Niwota Solutions in California seeks a Bilingual Mandarin Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This hands-on, full-cycle role supports day-to-day operations including AP, AR, GL reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close, reporting to the Vice President.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative team. 2+ years of experience and a related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Mandarin is required.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities for the company.
• Process accounts payable: vendor invoices, reconciliations, payments.
• Process accounts receivable: invoicing, statements, collections, recording payments.
• Assist customers with billing inquiries.
• Handle card-not-present credit card transactions through gateway.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger.
• Update journals, ledgers, and financial records.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Record journal entries including depreciation, rebates, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare financial reports and assist month-end closing.
• Participate in new accounting software data mapping and training.
• Provide general admin and customer service support.

Skills

Bilingual English and Mandarin

Full-cycle accounting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Bilingual Mandarin Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This is a hands-on, full-cycle accounting role responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing activities.

This position reports directly to the Vice President and is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities for the company
• Process accounts payable, including vendor invoices, account reconciliations, and vendor payments
• Process accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, statements, payment collection, and payment recording
• Assist customers with billing inquiries
• Process card-not-present credit card transactions through a merchant processing gateway
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and financial transaction records
• Analyze and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Prepare and record journal entries, including depreciation, customer rebates, and prepaid expenses
• Compile accounting data and prepare financial reports as assigned
• Support month-end closing activities and meet established deadlines
• Participate in new accounting software implementation, including data mapping, data entry, and training
• Provide general administrative and customer service support as needed
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin required
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Understanding of bookkeeping and record-keeping principles and procedures
• Ability to apply GAAP fundamentals when recording financial transactions