Operating Expense Accounting Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Relocation assistance*

Employee discount program

Job summary

H MART is seeking an OPEX accountant responsible for day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures at the IL warehouse in Lincolnshire. You will manage invoices, expense batches, and GAAP-compliant reporting, with a focus on cost optimization.

Strong Excel and SAP skills are required, with Korean-English bilingualism preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; emphasis on operational expenditures preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; SAP experience a plus.
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred; able to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and related cover sheets and input data in SAP R3.
• Prepare operational expenditure payment batches.
• Review and verify expense reports for compliance with GAAP and policies.
• Reconcile operational expense accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Manage prepaid, accrued, and accrued expense schedules; depreciation for fixed assets.
• Track and reconcile operational inventory; perform monthly/quarterly/annual closings.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements related to operating expenses.
• Analyze spending trends for cost reduction opportunities; support special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Excel

Financial reporting

Bilingual: Korean/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP R/3

S/4HANA Cloud

Job description

H MART - IL Warehouse | HOM
550 Barclay Blvd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA

Description

An OPEX accountant handles the financial aspects of day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures within the company. Primary responsibilities include managing and analyzing business expenses, ensuring accurate recording in financial statements, delivering reports to relevant departments, and providing insights to optimize operational costs

Job Duties

• Review and process invoices and related cover sheets from various departments and input all data in accounting system (SAP R3)
• Preparing operational expenditure payment batch
• Reviewing and verifying expense reports for various departments to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies
• Reconciling operational expense accounts to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies
• Managing prepaid expense, accrued expense and accrued account schedule
• Managing and tracking corporate fixed asset with depreciation schedule
• Managing, monitoring and reconciling operational support inventory
• Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements related to operation expenses, including
• balance sheets and income statements
• Analyze spending trends and variances to identify areas for cost reduction or improvement
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field (Finance, Economics, or Statistics preferred). Equivalent experience and a strong knowledge of accounting principles may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in an applicable field is required. H Mart provides an extensive
• training program, and candidates with equivalent office experience will be considered.
• General understanding of accounting processes and functions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is a plus (SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud preferred).
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment)
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits
• Holiday Gift certificates
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Discount Program (5%)

* Upon Qualification

** All benefits are based on the company policy

Work Hours:

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 6:00pm (45 hours per week)

Work Location :

• 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, 60714
• $60,000 ~ $70,000 FLSA Non Exempt

*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

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