Senior Accountant

Samsung-Research-America; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Research America is seeking a Korean-English bilingual accounting professional for month-end close, treasury, and financial statements reporting. You will own close processes, prepare journal entries, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

The role requires 6+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills (Macro, Pivot), and proficiency in English and Korean. Office-based in Mountain View, CA with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean.
• Previous role(s) should include treasury, GL accounting and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (Macro, Pivot), PowerPoint, and financial DB.
• High attention to detail and be accurate.
• Well organized and be able to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CPA/CFA) will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the monthly closing process, including preparing and posting journal entries, GL reconciliations while meeting global closing deadlines
• Prepare monthly financial statements and various closing files for HQ report
• Manage lease accounting and prepaid accounts
• Perform treasury and cash account managementSupport external audits by preparing financial statement packages and completing audit requests
• Organize financial health check and other various internal control processes (GPPM, IFRS and ad-hoc requirements)
• Assist intercompany transactions
• Be able to learn new tasks and adapt to varying responsibilities as the business changes

Skills

Bilingual English Korean

Accounting experience

Treasury

GL accounting

Audit support

Excel Macro Pivot

PowerPoint

Financial DB

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel (Macro, Pivot)

PowerPoint

Financial DB

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Korean-English bilingual candidate with a strong understanding of accounting especially in the month end closing, treasury and financial statements reporting. This role must have high level of ownership, be able to follow directions and work independently, but also think critically and suggest improvement ideas for the team. This person should be a team player and partner with many different teams within and outside company.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct the monthly closing process, including preparing and posting journal entries, GL reconciliations while meeting global closing deadlines
• Prepare monthly financial statements and various closing files for HQ report
• Manage lease accounting and prepaid accounts
• Perform treasury and cash account managementSupport external audits by preparing financial statement packages and completing audit requests
• Organize financial health check and other various internal control processes (GPPM, IFRS and ad-hoc requirements)
• Assist intercompany transactions
• Be able to learn new tasks and adapt to varying responsibilities as the business changes

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 6+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean
• Previous role(s) should include treasury, GL accounting and audit support
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (Macro, Pivot), PowerPoint, and financial DB
• High attention to detail and be accurate
• Well organized and be able to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CPA/CFA) will be considered a plus

Base Pay Range

$120,500 - $165,700 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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