Accounting Coordinator
About this role
Job Summary
The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for creating accurate and timely financial records for the company. This includes preparing day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, general ledger reconciliations, and vendor/customer master data management to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the company. Additionally, this role supports month-end closing, audit requests, and compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory standards. This individual should be analytical, collaborative, and trustworthy.
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Support finance team creating and editing financial documents.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Support audits by analyzing financial information and identifying discrepancies with proper documentation
- Prepare and verify accounting process for payment with accurate reconciliation with related evidence.
- Monitor budget system entries in the ERP and support other departments with budget-related inquiries.
- Support duties and functions related to accounts receivable and share status to related departments.
- Monitor outstanding balances by creating weekly reports and issue formal collection notices/dunning letters for overdue accounts.
- Assist in evaluating corporate credit limits, payment terms, and credit risk exposure
- Manage vendor and customer master data setup in compliance with company policies.
- Overseeing corporate credit card application, issuance, and account administration
- Maintaining travel expense policies and monitoring cost controls
- Train new staff on reimbursement procedures and baseline accounting workflows as needed.
- Assist with accounting control by following company policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial, legal requirements.
- Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including clients, suppliers, and lenders.
- Maintain and safeguard accounting records and files.
- Data entry into the financial system
- Organize the bookkeeping processes of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None.
Job Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- OR
- Associate’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience.
- OR
- High school diploma / GED & 4 years of directly related experience.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Travel: Up to 5% travel may be required for this position.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping practices.
- Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule during closings and audits, as needed.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Company at a glance
From our beginnings as Korea’s first sugar manufacturer to our expansion into the U.S. in 1978, we’ve evolved into a global lifestyle company in food, entertainment, logistics, and biotechnology. With a presence in 30 states across the country, we are proud to bring people together through high-quality food experiences, foster cultural connections through media and content, and drive innovation that supports a healthier future. CJ touches every corner of daily life.
🥟Food & Food Service :
CJ delivers diverse, high-quality culinary experiences to American consumers through beloved brands like Bibigo, iconic names such as Red Baron and Tony's, and the delightful offerings of TOUS les JOURS bakeries, while also passionately sharing global food cultures beyond its Korean heritage to enrich palates and connect communities through exceptional food.
🌱Biotechnology:
CJ Biotechnology businesses are at the forefront of biotechnology, driving advancements in health and wellness through pioneering life science solutions and cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.
🚛Logistics & New Distribution:
Connecting products and people across the globe, CJ's Logistics & New Distribution businesses ensure the timely delivery of goods and services, playing a key role in innovating lifestyles and shaping the future of commerce worldwide.
🎬Entertainment & Media :
CJ's Entertainment & Media businesses shape global pop culture by delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences through groundbreaking cinematic technologies, such as ScreenX and 4DX, and by producing high-quality, global content that captivates audiences worldwide.
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