Operating Expense Accounting Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with up to 5% match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

H MART is seeking an OPEX accountant to manage day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures. You will analyze costs, ensure proper recording in financial statements, and deliver reports to departments, providing insights to optimize costs.

The role involves processing invoices in SAP, preparing expenditure batches, and performing monthly to annual closings, with opportunities to drive cost improvements. Location is Lincolnshire, IL with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an applicable field is required.
• Experience with SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud is preferred.
• Must speak, read, and write Korean; basic English comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and input data in the accounting system (SAP R/3).
• Prepare operational expenditure payment batches.
• Review expense reports for GAAP and policy compliance.
• Reconcile operational expense accounts for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Manage prepaid and accrued expenses and related schedules.
• Track fixed assets and depreciation schedule.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Analyze financial statements related to operating expenses.
• Identify spending trends and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Korean language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

Tools

SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud

Job description

Job Category: Office

Requisition Number: OPERA007840

• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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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).
• Must speak, read, and write Korean; basic English comprehension required.
• 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

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