Firm Accountant - Bilingual Korean

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Accountant (Korean/English) to join our growing team. This position will support three businesses and play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring, bookkeeping, and process improvement initiatives across various entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities for three business entities and operating divisions.
• Maintain general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and intercompany transactions.
• Auxiliary payroll processing and payroll-related reporting.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial performance across three businesses and provide operational insights.
• Develop and improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Work closely with department managers to monitor budgets and expenses.
• Auxiliary leadership with special projects, financial modeling, and business analysis.
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting software and business systems.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders in both Korean and English.
• Cook up coordination with external CPAs, payroll providers, banks, and financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Professional fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal).
• Experience managing accounting functions for multiple entities or business units.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting professional services firms, accounting firms, logistics companies, or multi-entity organizations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and HR-related accounting functions.

Desired Traits

• Hightly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and operational mindset.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization.

Compensation

$29 - $32.5/hour

About Sul Lee Law Firm, PLLC

At Sul Lee Law Firm, our mission is simple: We liberate businesses from disputes. We help business owners, contractors, and companies navigate complex commercial and construction disputes so they can focus on growth rather than litigation. We are a growing, entrepreneurial firm that values initiative, critical thinking, and professional development. We offer health benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement.