Sr, Accounting Lead (Bilingual Korean)

[Position]

Sr. Accounting Lead

[About Our Client]

[Job Summary]

We are seeking a CPA-certified Senior Accounting Lead with proven expertise in financial reporting, in-house tax management, and audit coordination. This position requires an independent professional who can prepare complex financial statements, manage tax compliance across multiple entities, and lead audit close processes autonomously.

[Job Description]

1. Financial Reporting & Close Management

Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for multiple entities (corporations, LLCs, trusts).

Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries,

reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

Calculate profit-sharing, loan interest, and income distributions.

Oversee and maintain QuickBooks data for multiple legal entities.

Submit analytical financial performance reports to management.

Lead close timelines and deliverables across entities, coordinating inputs from internal teams and external advisors.

Prepare consolidated financial reporting packages and variance explanations for

management.

2. In-House Tax Management

Coordinate with external CPAs for annual tax filings and quarterly estimated tax calculations.

Prepare and provide Form 1099 documentation and supporting schedules.

Prepare sales allocation, UNICAP, and tax adjustment workpapers for CPA review.

Prepare R&D credit documentation and tax benefit program workpapers.

Prepare fringe benefit summaries and home office expense documentation for tax reporting.

File or coordinate state and local compliance requirements (annual reports, sales tax, business tax returns).

Provide financial data and entity documentation for corporations, LLCs, trusts, and estate tax planning.

Maintain book-to-tax reconciliation schedules and tax basis workpapers.

Track and document tax attributes, credits, and carryforwards for CPA review.

3. Audit Coordination & Compliance

Independently coordinate and complete annual audits.

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and tax regulations.

Assess and improve accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls.

Monitor and analyze accounting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.

Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.

4. Systems & Process Improvement

Identify and implement accounting process improvements to enhance accuracy,

efficiency, and internal controls.

Maintain and improve the chart of accounts and reporting structures across multiple entities.

Support accounting system enhancements and integrations as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

CPA certification.

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with proven manager-level responsibility in financial reporting, tax, and audit.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.

Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax regulations.

Strong expertise in financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and audit

management.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Taxation.

Experience with complex entity structures (corporations, LLCs, trusts, estates)

Experience with tax benefit programs (R&D credits, UNICAP calculations).

Proficiency in AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, and n8n) and ERP systems.

Benefits

pto

401k

insurance