Korean-Bilingual Senior Accountant, Tax Reporting

The Avon Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LG H&H Americas is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making. The role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Contracts, Accounts Payable, and Sales Tax teams, preparing schedules and assisting in tax provisions and audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Masters in Tax preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a multi-state corporation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual Sales Tax returns.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and cost improvements.
• Support audits and ad-hoc requests.
• Automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters in tax preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About The Company

LG H&H Americas is a division of LG H&H, the #1 company in beauty and personal care in Korea. Since creating Korea's first ever cosmetic products over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia and has since expanded its presence to the US and Canada with a robust portfolio of beauty and personal care brands.

About The Company

LG H&H Americas is a division of LG H&H, the #1 company in beauty and personal care in Korea. Since creating Korea's first ever cosmetic products over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia and has since expanded its presence to the US and Canada with a robust portfolio of beauty and personal care brands.

About The Role

As Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Accounts Payable, Sales Tax report and assist in the preparation of the tax provision

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly and annual Sales Tax returns.
• Support month-end, Quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct accounting research for unusual or complex transactions
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly and annual Sales
• Support the capital assets / fixed assets revamp initiative and take ownership of the new capital asset processes and procedures. Collaborate with property management to locate existing assets and minimize potential write-offs
• Provide support for ad-hoc requests and broaden company initiatives as needed
• Review account activity and balances proactively and on a regular basis to prevent last-minute corrections
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement Prepare capital assets / fixed assets, monthly, quarterly and yearly schedules for corporate reporting
• Prepare monthly rent accruals and incoming sublease rent invoice
• Maintain Contract Liabilities schedule and prepare monthly journal entries to liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program
• Analyze and reconcile Unbilled and Contract Liability ending balance by program
• Research transactions and create reports to present to management for correction of cost reclassification, transfer, and other special projects
• Cross train with other team members to provide support during vacations
• Support internal and external audits and Incurred Cost Submission to DCAA
• Process improvements to automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance. Masters in tax preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-state corporation.
• Proficient knowledge of financial systems such as Excel and SAP
• Ability to administer multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must possess a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster collaborative cross-functional relationships.