Finance & Accounting Specialist( Mandarin Speaking)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance & Accounting Specialist to join our growing U.S. team. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, accounts receivable management, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cross-border financial coordination with our headquarters in China.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Mandarin, possesses strong knowledge of U.S. accounting and tax regulations, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Manage the company's full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with year-end audits and support tax return preparation.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• 2. Sales Receivables & Collections
• Manage customer Accounts Receivable (AR) and monitor collection status for sales orders.
• Process and reconcile customer payments received through multiple payment methods, including:
• Credit Cards
• ACH
• Wire Transfers
• Checks
• Work closely with the Sales team to follow up on outstanding invoices and overdue payments.
• Reconcile daily credit card settlement reports to ensure accurate cash receipts.
• 3. Tax Compliance
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance, including: Sales & Use Tax
• Payroll Tax
• Corporate Income Tax
• Monitor tax regulation updates and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms and tax advisors for annual tax filings and tax planning.
• 4. Cross-Border Financial Coordination
• Maintain regular communication with the Finance team at the corporate headquarters in China.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis required by headquarters.
• Support intercompany accounting, cross-border fund transfers, and foreign exchange related activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end group reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification recognized in the U.S., such as: CPA
• EA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. accounting principles and federal/state tax regulations.
• Familiarity with: Accounts Receivable management
• Credit card payment reconciliation
• ACH and electronic payment processing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience in the United States.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or international trading companies.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as odoo
• Experience supporting multinational companies or coordinating with overseas headquarters, particularly in China.
• Familiarity with payment gateways such as Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, or similar platforms.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting is a plus.