Manager - Accounting & Tax

GLOVIS America, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care FSA

Basic Life and AD&D and ST/LTDisab.

Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, & Sick pay

Hospital and Critical IllnessInsurance

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses

Team Lunches & Activities

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GLOVIS America Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee payroll accounting, balance sheet accuracy, and month-end close activities.

You will coordinate tax compliance, audits, and asset management, while leading a team of accounting professionals. Proficiency in SAP and QuickBooks Online is required, with a focus on accurate financial reporting and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field is required.
• Seasoned accounting background with progressive responsibility.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll accounting activities.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits.
• Maintain annual 1099 reporting and file tax forms.
• File property, use, and sales tax returns monthly.
• Prepare Forms 1042 and 2290.
• Oversee fixed assets and depreciation records.
• Lead accounting team; advise on policy decisions and workloads.
• Operate QuickBooks Online; support SAP implementation and data migration.
• Prepare HQ packages and coordinate with HQ/training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English & Korean

US GAAP

Microsoft Excel

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Prioritize workload

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Business Admin / Economics

8 years accounting experience

1-3 years supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

About HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel

HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel (HPLS) is a $5.8 billion landmark investment redefining the future of manufacturing in the United States. Located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, this first-of-its-kind facility represents Hyundai Motor Group’s inaugural steel production base in North America, establishing a fully integrated, made-in-America supply chain supporting automotive production nationwide.

To support the development of this new operation, GLOVIS Louisiana (GLA) is being established to manage logistics activities associated with the steel manufacturing facility. Ahead of GLA’s formal establishment, a temporary GLA Task Force will operate within GLOVIS America (GUS) to recruit key personnel, develop the organization, and establish the operational foundation necessary to support the future logistics business. This structure will help ensure GLA is prepared to begin logistics operations upon establishment.

Important Position Information

This position will initially operate under GLOVIS America and be based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As the GLOVIS Louisiana subsidiary is established, the position is expected to transition to the new organization, which may include relocation to the Donaldsonville area. At that time, employees will transition from GLOVIS America’s benefits programs to those offered by GLOVIS Louisiana.

Compensation and benefits will be reviewed as part of the transition, with the intent of maintaining overall competitiveness and alignment where practicable.

Summary

Compensation

Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection

Responsibilities

• 1. Accounting & Financial Reporting
• - Manage payroll accounting activities.
• - Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• - Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• - Assist with annual financial statement audits.
• 2. Tax Compliance
• - Maintain the annual 1099 reporting process and distribute 1099 forms after year-end.
• - File property tax returns annually.
• - File monthly Use Tax and Sales Tax returns.
• - Prepare and file Forms 1042 and 2290.
• 3. Fixed Asset Management
• - Manage company assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and asset records.
• 4. General accoutning team management
• - Consult with management on significant policy decisions, major expenditures, and unusual accounting issues.
• - Maintain working knowledge of all accounting staff functions and provide backup support when necessary.
• - Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• - Supervise and manage accounting team members, including workload allocation, performance monitoring, coaching, and development.
• 5. Accounting system
• - Manage and operate QuickBooks Online as the initial accounting system for the company.
• - Support the implementation and deployment of SAP for the company, including accounting process design, system configuration, testing, and data migration.
• 6. IFRS, SAP, HQ Package
• - Preparing HQ packages correctly on timely manner
• - Be trained and educated new accounting knowledge from HQ or outside consultants
• - Be done or communicate with related party for Inter company transaction in timely and accurately
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English & Korean (Professional verbal and written communication)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAA
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP experience required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team envrionment

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics Required
• 8 years of direct experience in Accounting
• 1 - 3 years in a supervisory role

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Baton Rouge, LAoffice.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.