[WEBTOON] Staff Accountant - Contractor
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)•El Segundo, CA
•$25 - $30
About The Position
WEBTOON Entertainment is seeking a high-performing Staff Accountant to join as an independent contractor (1099). This contractor role is designed for a professional with foundational training who is ready to apply their skills to a dynamic in-house department. You will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of financial reporting, from data collection and preparation to month-end closing activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic in-house department, offering exposure to global financial processes and complex accounting environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience; prior experience in a large national public accounting firm or Big 4 is a plus.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and corporate tax principles.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables) with experience handling large datasets.
- Strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to thrive under tight month-end closing deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or NetSuite.
- Actively pursuing or already holding a CPA license.
- Understanding of the entertainment or digital content industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy in the General Ledger.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing, reconciliations, and content-related payment handling, including partner registration and payment calculations via proprietary systems.
- Organize foundational accounting data for newly integrated departments from affiliates.
- Review supporting documentation and assist in gathering data to respond to Information Document Requests (IDRs) for financial audits.
- Develop and maintain budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs, and supporting the financial forecasting process.
- Provide ad-hoc support for various accounting and finance initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- This position does not qualify for benefits.
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Career Level
Entry Level
