Bilingual Bookkeeper (English / Mandarin )
About The Position
New York Apparel Design is a leading American fashion company that blends the energy and trend-driven style of New York with the sophistication of European fashion. Headquartered in Manhattan, we create innovative, high-quality apparel for the wholesale market and continue to expand our global reach. We are building a collaborative team environment that values accuracy, accountability, and excellence. We are seeking a full-time, on-site Bilingual Bookkeeper (English / Mandarin Chinese) to support our growing wholesale apparel business in Manhattan. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has hands-on experience with QuickBooks and factoring. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing day-to-day bookkeeping functions, reconciling financial activity, assisting with month-end close, and communicating with Mandarin-speaking vendors, factories, or overseas business contacts when needed.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, both spoken and written
- QuickBooks experience required, either QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience working with factoring, including advances, reserves or holdbacks, fees, and reconciliations
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping, journal entries, and financial statements
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Manhattan
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wholesale apparel, fashion, or a related industry is strongly preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, deposits, credit cards, and bank activity
- Process journal entries and ensure transactions are coded accurately and consistently
- Perform weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close and preparation of financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
- Support wholesale accounting workflows, including customer invoicing, collections support, vendor bills, and returns or allowances as needed
- Work with factoring platforms by reconciling statements, tracking advances, reserves, and fees, applying cash receipts, and resolving discrepancies
- Communicate with Mandarin-speaking vendors, factories, and overseas teams regarding payments, accounting issues, and documentation
- Translate or clarify financial emails, support documents, and communications in English and Mandarin when needed
- Organize records and supporting documentation for CPA review, audits, and internal reporting
- Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and complete
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Up to 15 days paid vacation
- 5 paid sick days
- Major federal holidays off
- Office events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
