Sr. Accountant

Job description

Job purpose: Experienced accounting professional responsible for performing accounting operations, including daily transactional processing, bank and treasury matters, month-end closing, VAT and tax preparation and filing, assist financial and tax audit, with growing exposure to financial reporting and compliance Job description: Daily accounting transactions • Review 3rd party vendor invoices / employee claims with supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Post and process journal entries to record business transactions. • Maintain accounts payable records; assist with vendor communication. Periodic closing and reporting • Assist with timely month-end closing activities. • Support the variance analysis of SG&A. • Prepare B/S account breakdown and reconciliation. Taxation, audit and compliance • Ensure Taiwan tax compliance, including corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT, and timely filings. • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers, and authorities; provide documentation and schedules for audits. • Adhere to internal control procedures and company policies. Treasury and cash management • Perform eBanking payments, monitor liquidity, and manage cash outflow forecasting, • Maintain bank authorizer and company registration records. Data quality and process improvement • Ensure data accuracy in accounting systems; assist with data cleansing and processing documentation. • Identify simple process inefficiencies and propose improvements under guidance. Collaboration • Work with cross-functional teams (purchasing/logistics, HR, engineers, site supervisors) to obtain necessary information for accounting records. • Communicate issues and inquiries clearly to supervisors; assist with internal reporting needs. Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. • Experience:5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior exposure to Taiwan regulatory environment. Having experience with multiple entities or business units is plus. • Technical: Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with basic accounting software/ERP; ability to implement process improvements and automation. • Language: Mandarin Chinese required; professional English communication. • Attributes: Strong attention to detail, numerical aptitude, problem-solving, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork.