Accounting Manager - Bachelor's Degree Accounting ONLY

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting and finance operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, proper inventory accounting, cash management, and internal control execution while supervising a team. The position requires a hands-on leader who can manage accounting processes efficiently in a streamlined environment and support the Director of Accounting/Finance in reporting to the foreign parent company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accounting Management

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Prepare reporting packages for submission to the foreign parent company.

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail.

• Monitor and manage company cash activity (single bank account environment).

• Perform bank reconciliations and review cash transactions.

• Oversee AP payment scheduling and AR monitoring.

• Prepare basic cash forecasts and support working capital monitoring.

• Support standard costing for a single-product manufacturing operation.

• Ensure accurate inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

• Monitor production-related costs and perform basic monthly cost variance analysis.

• Ensure proper application of U.S. GAAP inventory capitalization and absorption costing.

• Execute internal control procedures designed by the Director.

• Ensure proper segregation of duties within a small team structure.

• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support external audits and coordinate with external CPA firms.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff members.

• Oversee AP, AR, GL, and inventory accounting functions.

• Establish practical and efficient accounting procedures suitable for a small organization.

• Collaborate with operations and purchasing teams to ensure smooth financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Experience coordinating with U.S. Tax Accounting.

• Experience in manufacturing or inventory accounting preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• SAP experience required.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

• CPA preferred but not required.

• Comfortable working in a small, hands-on environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Organized and process-oriented.

• Effective communication skills with operations and headquarters.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

• Regular and consistent attendance at the office

• May require minimal travel to company offices or external meetings, if applicable.

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

• Ability to use hands to handle office equipment such as computers, keyboards, calculators, and phones.

• Frequent communication with team members and other departments must be able to exchange accurate information clearly.

• Visual acuity required for reviewing detailed financial reports and working on screens.

• Ability to frequently be stationary and sit for extended periods of time.

• Ability to occasionally stand and walk short distances.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 15 lbs.

• Ability to lift overhead and at or below shoulder level.

• Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard.

Communication

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.

• Participates in in-person collaboration, team meetings, and cross-functional communication.

• Korean and Japanese language speaking and writing ability is a plus.

Work Environment

• Full-time position (typically Monday-Friday)

• Office / Plant Environment

• Open concept workspace requiring close proximity to team members and other departments.

• Managing tasks with potential background noise and visual distractions

• May require additional hours during peak reporting periods, month and year end close and/or audits.

• Maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in a shared environment.

• Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy and attention to detail despite potential interruptions.

Reports To

• Director of Accounting/Finance

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person