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 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 #IND