Posted 3 days ago
Senior Accountant
AI Summary
Conducts monthly closing, prepares journal entries and GL reconciliations, manages treasury and lease accounting, and supports external audits for Samsung Research America.
About this role
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 management
- Support 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
- SAP experience a plus
- 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
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.
Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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