We are looking for a General Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our U.S. business location in Irvine, California. This role will assist with month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, inventory valuation, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working with ERP systems. Bilingual ability in English and Mandarin is a plus as this role will require communication with overseas counterparts. Starting compensation for this role is $75,000-85,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Support manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory data entry, COGS tracking, and variance documentation.
- Maintain accurate records in the ERP system and ensure transactions are posted correctly.
- Prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial reports and management review.
- Coordinate with U.S. operations, warehouse, and procurement teams to resolve invoice, inventory, and payment issues.
- Assist with audit preparation, document requests, and internal control compliance.
- Support tax filings, payroll coordination, and other accounting administrative tasks as needed.
- Help improve accounting workflows, ERP data accuracy, and documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing company.
- Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems; experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Quickbooks, or similar systems is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, pivot tables, and basic formulas.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus, especially for supporting communication with the China finance team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting external audits or working with CPA firms.
- Familiarity with intercompany transactions and cross-border documentation.
- Interest in growing toward a senior accountant or finance analyst role.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing finance environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
Work Authorization
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.