Korean-Bilingual Senior Accountant, Tax Reporting

LG H&H Americas is a division of LG H&H, the #1 company in beauty and personal care in Korea. Since creating Korea's first ever cosmetic products over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia and has since expanded its presence to the US and Canada with a robust portfolio of beauty and personal care brands.

About the role

As Senior Accountant, you will oversee key accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Accounts Payable, and Sales Tax reporting, and assist in the preparation of the tax provision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales Tax returns
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct accounting research for unusual or complex transactions
• Support the capital assets/fixed assets revamp initiative and take ownership of the new capital asset processes and procedures
• Collaborate with property management to locate existing assets and minimize potential write-offs
• Provide support for ad-hoc requests and broaden company initiatives as needed
• Review account activity and balances proactively and on a regular basis to prevent last-minute corrections
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare capital assets/fixed assets, monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules for corporate reporting
• Prepare monthly rent accruals and incoming sublease rent invoices
• Maintain Contract Liabilities schedule and prepare monthly journal entries to liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program
• Analyze and reconcile Unbilled and Contract Liability ending balance by program
• Research transactions and create reports to present to management for correction of cost reclassification, transfer, and other special projects
• Cross-train with other team members to provide support during vacations
• Support internal and external audits and Incurred Cost Submission to DCAA
• Drive process improvements to automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Tax preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-state corporation
• Proficient knowledge of financial systems such as Excel and SAP
• Ability to administer multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster collaborative cross-functional relationships