Assistant Accounting Manager (Bilingual English/Korean)

JOB SUMMARY:   

PK Retail Holdings is currently experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to join our accounting and finance team. The Assistant Accounting Manager will apply accounting principles to prepare financial reports, compile financial statement, analyze financial data, and ensure financial compliance. The Assistant Accounting Manager will also maintain and execute a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, support tax returns, general ledger entries, budgeting, forecasting, and bank reconciliations.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

•  Excellent organizational skills, knows how to multi-task
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite required
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Detail oriented, strong analytical
• Attention to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills
• Accuracy and Quality of Work Performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconciliation/Consolidation
• Responsible for monthly general ledger close on a timely basis.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, posting within the general ledger.
• Maintain fixed asset/depreciation schedules
• Prepare/adjusting journal entries for properties and consolidation
• Assist in the monthly and year-end financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing account balance reconciliations, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by evaluating current procedures and recommending changes.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• The quarterly and annual U. S. consolidated and separate company provision for income taxes under both historical and purchase accounting rules under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Coordinating the preparation of provisions for income taxes for companies under other states statutory reporting rules
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Assist with quarterly consolidation closing process, including IFRS conversion, PPA adjustments, and lease accounting
• Conduct reviews of subsidiaries’ financial statements as necessary
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform special projects and other functions as necessary

Note:  Specific objectives and performance standards for essential duties and responsibilities are established monthly/quarterly/annually in performance planning documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Skills/Competencies: 

• Proven working experience as an Assistant Accounting Manager
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Relates well to others and builds trust.
• Responsibilities extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of complex managerial problems 
• “Can-do” attitude with ability to think critically and take initiative to make sure it happens.
• Shows Drive and Initiative:  Pursues high standards and maintains a high level of productivity.  Focuses on meaningful results and achieves them.  Puts in extra effort to accomplish critical goals and looks for new ways to improve.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Language: 

• Must be fluent in English, able to communicate Korean language.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:  Work is generally performed in an office environment.  Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.