Accounting Specialist

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000/year + Eligible for annual performance-based bonus Benefits 401(k) with Company Match, Employee Discount Program, Lifestyle Allowance, Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement, Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Hours, Wellness Days, Creative Leave, Monthly Team Building Budget and more! About Us OLIVE YOUNG is Korea’s No.1 Beauty and Lifestyle retailer, leading the industry since opening the nation’s first OLIVE YOUNG store in 1999. With more than 1,380 stores and a global reach across 150 countries, we continue to grow as a global lifestyle platform. Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. We spot what’s trending, curate what matters – trends you anticipate, routines that feel like you, and finds you can’t get anywhere else. Every item earns its place in our stores to keep beauty fresh and uplifting. We believe beauty is about celebrating what makes you unique. No more chasing perfection – it’s about feeling alive in your own skin. If you are passionately curious, welcoming what’s next, you are welcome at OLIVE YOUNG. Job Summary We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. This role will focus on managing daily accounting transactions, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a growing retail business with a global footprint. What You’ll Do Process and review daily accounting transactions including vendor invoices, customer billings, bank activities, and expense reimbursements to ensure timely and accurate recording. Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable balances, perform reconciliations, and manage payment and collection schedules to maintain healthy cash flow. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries related to payables, receivables, and general expenses as part of the monthly close process. Reconcile general ledger accounts, vendor statements, and customer balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies proactively. Support month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing detailed schedules, roll-forwards, and account analyses for management and auditors. Assist in maintaining vendor and customer master data, ensuring all tax documents and banking information are current and compliant. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Store Operations, and HQ Finance to ensure accounting accuracy for purchase orders, inventory-related transactions, and sales settlements. Prepare AP/AR aging reports and provide variance or trend analysis to management for cash flow and working capital planning. Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including ERP updates, automation of AP/AR workflows, and implementation of internal control procedures. Support external and internal audits by providing supporting documents, reconciliations, and explanations as required. Maintain organized documentation and ensure all accounting records comply with company policies and GAAP standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field Minimum 3 years of hands‑on accounting experience Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Bilingual Preferred (English: Professional Level / Korean: Conversational Level) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CJ Olive Young USA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe in hiring with empathy and strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to these factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr CJ OLIVE YOUNG USA