The Role
The Accountant prepares and reviews journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, invoices, and month-end close activities. The role performs three-way invoice matching, analyzes account balances, resolves third-party seller discrepancies, records accruals and deferrals, supports audits and special projects, and identifies process improvements. Strong English and Mandarin communication skills are required, along with accounting software expertise, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of reconciliations.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Yami:
Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.
Benefits & Compensation:
● 401(k) matching
● Health insurance
● Vision insurance
● Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
● On-site gym and game rooms
● Employee discount
● Coffee and snacks
● Compensation at $ 55000-70304
Job Summary:
The Accountant is responsible for a range of accounting and bookkeeping support functions, including but not limited to compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data, as well as performing audits and resolving discrepancies for our third-party services.
Job Responsibilities:
● Prepares and/or reviews and approves staff journal entries.
● Reviews and approves monthly prepared G/L account reconciliations.
● Solving all the third-party sellers’ invoices discrepancies by effectively communicating with Account managers and answering all the questions from sellers
● 3-way matching invoice & process
● Complete month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording, performing variance analysis, etc.).
● Prepare/review reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts.
● Responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. revenue deferrals, accrual expense, recording of legal expenses, technology expenses, marketing, etc.).
● Analyze balances to ensure accuracy. Identify and communicate unreconciled items to management.
● Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
● Support accounting management with special projects and ad hoc requests.
Required Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
● Minimum 2-3 years of accounting and/or finance experience
● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
● Advanced understanding and knowledge in accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to effectively communicate across various organizational levels.
● Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
● Remarkable detail-orientation and problem-solving capabilities.
● Interest in utilizing AI tools and technology to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy.
● Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
● Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Accounting and/or finance experience in the eCommerce and/or Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of accounting and/or finance experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or NetSuite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin
- Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Interest in using AI tools and technology to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Accounting or finance experience in the eCommerce or consumer packaged goods industry
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The Company
What We Do
A City of Industry, California-based e-commerce site for Americans to purchase Asian snacks, beauty products, health supplements.
