Korean Bilingual Financial Planning and Accounting Associate

W2 Contract**Santa Ana, CA**ONSITE**$30-35/hr**

This position acts as a bridge between accounting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles to own month-end reporting, variance analysis, and support the external audit process, while also assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Asset Accounting & System Management: Manage the full lifecycle of assets in the ERP system, including master data, budgeting, and project tracking. This includes ensuring accurate capitalization and depreciation processes to maintain accurate financial records.
• IT Cost Management: Track and analyze IT-related expenses, including software licensing for TMS/WMS, hardware, and maintenance. Perform monthly accruals and variance analysis for IT spend.
• Overhead (OH) Cost Control: Monitor and manage corporate overheads. Perform detailed analysis of actual vs. budgeted expenses, identifying drivers of variance.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Assist with the month-end closing process, focusing on accruals, inventory adjustments, and expense reconciliations to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing the annual budget and rolling forecasts for operational expenses.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (Preferred) or Finance
• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Operational Finance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, and Basic Macros are essential)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI) is a plus
• Exposure to ERP systems or Logistics/TMS/WMS software
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while meeting tight reporting deadlines
• Ability to manage and work effectively within cross-functional groups
• Professional fluency in both English and Korean (Written and verbal) is preferred

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