Accountant, U.S. Operations

About the Company
Our client is a global manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers for AI and cloud data centers, serving hyperscalers, data center operators and network providers worldwide. They are looking for a hands-on accountant to run day-to-day finance for their North America office in San Jose.

What You’ll Do

• Review employee expense reports and process reimbursements in line with company policy
• Manage accounts payable: review supplier invoices, maintain AP records and prepare payments
• Handle accounts receivable: issue customer invoices, record payments, reconcile accounts and follow up on aging balances
• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash balances and prepare payment instructions
• Maintain inventory records, reconcile with warehouse records, support physical counts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations; support month-end and year-end close
• Serve as the local point of contact for external auditors, payroll providers and tax advisors
• Keep financial records organized and confidential

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including U.S.-based accounting experience
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and day-to-day accounting operations
• Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close and inventory accounting
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; ERP experience is a plus
• Comfortable working independently on a part-time schedule

Nice to Have

• CPA
• Experience supporting payroll and U.S. tax filings, including sales/use tax