Accounting Manager

Cesna Recruitment•Teaneck, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager responsible for accounting operations, accounts receivable, credit management, trade finance, and financial reporting. The position works closely with internal teams, customers, auditors, credit providers, and headquarters in Korea. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of relevant experience and is capable of independently managing accounting and credit-related responsibilities. Professional proficiency in Korean and English is required, as the position regularly communicates with and prepares reports for headquarters in Korea.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
7-10 years of relevant accounting, finance, AR, or credit experience.
Experience with monthly closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable and customer credit management.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English required, including the ability to prepare business reports in Korean.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience preferred.
Experience in trading, distribution, manufacturing, chemical, steel, or other international business environments preferred.
Experience with credit insurance, Letters of Credit, trade finance, inventory accounting, or external audits preferred.
Experience working with a Korean-headquartered multinational company is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare accounting and management reports, including reporting materials for headquarters in Korea.
Manage intercompany and related-party transaction reporting.
Support inventory accounting and reconciliation.
Apply and reconcile AR payments and monitor AR aging and collection status.
Perform customer credit assessments and monitor credit limits and exposure in accordance with internal policies.
Maintain customer and vendor information in the company ERP system.
Work with Sales and customers to resolve AR, payment, and credit-related issues.
Manage credit insurance requests, approvals, monitoring, and policy renewals.
Coordinate with credit and insurance providers including Allianz Trade/Euler Hermes, Atradius, D&B, and Experian.
Communicate with providers regarding credit decisions and request credit-limit reconsideration when appropriate.
Manage and support Letters of Credit (LC), trade finance activities, and cargo insurance.
Support external and year-end audits and prepare requested documentation.
Ensure accounting transactions comply with internal procedures and controls.
Provide accounting and financial support to Sales, Logistics, and other internal departments.