Financial Accountant

Employment Type

Full-time (Individual Contributor, No direct reports)

Base Salary Range

$85,000 – $100,000 / year + Benefits

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US Citizens, Green Card Holders, or valid long-term work authorization). *Sponsorship is not provided.*

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, meticulous, and proactive Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, US tax compliance, and financial operations for our North American entity. Reporting directly to [Hiring Manager Title, e.g., Head of Finance / US General Manager], this is a core individual contributor role responsible for full-cycle accounting, external audit coordination, and serving as a key finance liaison for local business partners and cross-border teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for US entities, including AP/AR, GL, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with US GAAP.
• Maintain treasury operations, track daily cash flow, and manage vendor payments.

2. Tax Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Handle routine local and state tax filings (e.g., California Sales Tax, Franchise Tax) and coordinate with external CPA firms for corporate income tax filings.
• Act as the primary hands-on contact for external auditors and tax advisors during year-end audits.
• Ensure company operations adhere to federal, state, and local accounting/tax regulations.

3. Operational & Business Support (Liaison)

• Review vendor contracts, POs, and agreements from a financial and risk perspective.
• Act as a daily financial liaison for local banks, logistics vendors, service providers, and local business partners.
• Facilitate clear, cross-border financial communication between US operations and overseas teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 1–3 years of hands-on accounting experience in the US.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle month-end close, and local/state tax requirements (especially California). Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP system. CPA is a plus.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, highly self-motivated, ability to work independently as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Authorization: Must be based in/near Los Angeles with valid, unrestricted US work authorization.
• Cross-Border Communication:

English (Native/Near-Native Fluency)

Exceptional verbal communication skills required for daily negotiation with US vendors, local CPA firms, banks, and government agencies. Mandarin Chinese (Fluent/Native): Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin to ensure seamless daily reporting and alignment with overseas headquarters/investors.

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

* Work from home

Language

* Mandarin (Required)

Work Location: Remote