Korean-Bilingual Senior Accountant, Tax Reporting

The Avon Company•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

As Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Accounts Payable, Sales Tax report and assist in the preparation of the tax provision.

Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance. Masters in tax preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-state corporation.
Proficient knowledge of financial systems such as Excel and SAP
Ability to administer multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced team environment.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Must possess a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to foster collaborative cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP
Responsible for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly and annual Sales Tax returns.
Support month-end, Quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries
Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Conduct accounting research for unusual or complex transactions
Responsible for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly and annual Sales
Support the capital assets / fixed assets revamp initiative and take ownership of the new capital asset processes and procedures. Collaborate with property management to locate existing assets and minimize potential write-offs
Provide support for ad-hoc requests and broaden company initiatives as needed
Review account activity and balances proactively and on a regular basis to prevent last-minute corrections
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement Prepare capital assets / fixed assets, monthly, quarterly and yearly schedules for corporate reporting
Prepare monthly rent accruals and incoming sublease rent invoice
Maintain Contract Liabilities schedule and prepare monthly journal entries to liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program
Analyze and reconcile Unbilled and Contract Liability ending balance by program
Research transactions and create reports to present to management for correction of cost reclassification, transfer, and other special projects
Cross train with other team members to provide support during vacations
Support internal and external audits and Incurred Cost Submission to DCAA
Process improvements to automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis