Bilingual OPEX Accountant I (KOR/ENG) – Cost Optimization

H--mart; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with up to 5% match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

H MART is seeking an OPEX accountant to manage day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures. You will analyze costs, ensure proper recording in financial statements, and deliver reports to departments, providing insights to optimize costs.

The role involves processing invoices in SAP, preparing expenditure batches, and performing monthly to annual closings, with opportunities to drive cost improvements. Location is Lincolnshire, IL with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an applicable field is required.
• Experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud is preferred.
• Must speak, read, and write Korean; basic English comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and input data in the accounting system (SAP R/3).
• Prepare operational expenditure payment batches.
• Review expense reports for GAAP and policy compliance.
• Reconcile operational expense accounts for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Manage prepaid and accrued expenses and related schedules.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation schedule.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Analyze financial statements related to operating expenses.
• Identify spending trends and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Korean language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Tools

SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud

Job description

H MART is seeking an OPEX accountant to manage day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures. You will analyze costs, ensure proper recording in financial statements, and deliver reports to departments, providing insights to optimize costs.

The role involves processing invoices in SAP, preparing expenditure batches, and performing monthly to annual closings, with opportunities to drive cost improvements. Location is Lincolnshire, IL with full-time hours.