Operating Expense Accounting Specialist

H Mart • Lincolnshire, IL

9d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

An OPEX accountant handles the financial aspects of day-to-day operational expenses and capital expenditures within the company. The role manages and analyzes business expenses, ensures accurate recording in financial statements, delivers reports to relevant departments, and provides insights to optimize operational costs.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field; equivalent experience and strong knowledge of accounting principles may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in an applicable field; candidates with equivalent office experience may be considered.
• General understanding of accounting processes and functions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Finance, Economics, or Statistics degree preferred.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is a plus; SAP R/3 or S/4HANA Cloud preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and related cover sheets from various departments and enter data in the accounting system (SAP R3).
• Prepare operational expenditure payment batches.
• Review and verify expense reports for various departments to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies.
• Reconcile operational expense accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Manage prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and accrued account schedules.
• Manage and track corporate fixed assets with depreciation schedules.
• Manage, monitor, and reconcile operational support inventory.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements related to operating expenses, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Analyze spending trends and variances to identify areas for cost reduction or improvement.
• Work on other special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% match.
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Business Travel Accident (BTA) insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Celebration and condolence benefits.
• Holiday gift certificates.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA), per company policy.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee discount program (5%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level