Korean-English Bilingual Accounting Specialist - 3+years experience (35637)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Korean-English Bilingual Accounting Specialist to join an industrial supplier company near Detroit, Michigan. This full-time, direct-hire position requires 3-5 years of accounting experience and proficiency in both languages. Key responsibilities include managing accounts, handling tax filings, bank reconciliations, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and CPA certification is a plus. Proficiency in accounting software, especially QuickBooks and Sage, is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably in a corporate setting.
• Licensed CPA will be a huge plus.
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software.
• Business-level proficiency in Korean and English (speaking/listening/reading/writing).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare to file monthly sales tax and tax return.
• Bank reconciliation and manage transactions.
• Bank reconciliation, bank deposits, and transaction management.
• Prepare internal and external audits.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing.
• Handle other accounting duties as needed.
• Maintain accuracy with MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, SAP).
• Handle sensitive, confidential information.

Skills

Business-level proficiency in Korean

Business-level proficiency in English

Accounting software experience

MS Excel expertise

Education

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Korean-English Bilingual Accounting Specialist - 3+years experience at an industrial supplier company near Detroit, MI. This is Full-Time/ Direct-Hire Onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts receivable and payable
• Prepare to file monthly sales tax and tax return for both federal and states
• Review employees' expense report and prepare reimbursement payment
• Bank reconciliation, bank deposits, and manage transactions
• Prepare internal and external Audit
• Support Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing
• Other accounting job duties as needed
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage etc.), SAP experience will be plus
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years Accounting experience preferably in corporate setting
• Licensed CPA will be huge plus
• Business-level proficiency in Korean and English (Speaking/ Listening/ Reading/ Writing)

About the Company

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

Candidate Screening and Policy

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.