Korean Bi-lingual (Sr.) Accounting Specialist
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The Accounting Specialist (Entry Level) provides hands-on support across daily accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing, cash/bank reconciliations, data entry, and records management. This role is ideal for early-career candidates who want to build a foundation in corporate accounting within transportation/logistics. You will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Accounting Manager to meet close deadlines, maintain data accuracy, and strengthen internal controls., 1) Accounts Payable (A/P)
- Enter and route vendor invoices for approval; perform basic 3-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) when applicable.
- Prepare payment runs, employee expense reimbursements, and corporate card reconciliations per cutoff schedules.
- Maintain vendor files (W-9, terms, banking details) and help resolve invoice/statement discrepancies.
2) Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing
- Generate customer invoices (including accessorial: detention, demurrage, chassis) from operational data.
- Collect PODs/supporting documents; email invoices and statements; post cash receipts and apply to invoices.
- Support collection activities (courtesy reminders, logging customer responses) and escalate past-due items.
3) Cash & Reconciliations
- Perform daily bank balance checks; prepare basic cash activity summaries.
- Complete bank and key balance sheet reconciliations; clear reconciling items promptly.
4) Month-End Close Support
- Prepare recurring journals and accrual support as directed (fuel, accessorial, AP accruals).
- Maintain schedules and checklists to meet the close calendar; ensure files are complete.
5) Data Quality, Records & Reporting
- Enter and validate rates, G/L codes, and freight/accessorial mappings in the system.
- Maintain organized digital files (invoices, statements, approvals, receipts) per SOP and policy.
- Produce routine reports (AP aging, AR aging, invoice status, unmatched items) for team review.
6) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Service
- Partner with Operations/Dispatch on missing data, rate issues, and delivery documentation.
- Respond to internal/external inquiries professionally and within agreed timelines.
Measurable Goals (KPIs)
- On-time processing of AP and AR within established cutoffs and service levels.
- Accuracy rate on data entry and coding (target set by team; monitored via monthly QA).
- Bank reconciliations completed per close calendar with reconciling items cleared promptly.
- Support reduction of past-due AR (DSO improvement initiatives owned by the team).
- Zero repeat findings on documentation/compliance checks.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Customer communication?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience (internships, part-time, or co-op experience welcome).
- Exposure to A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, or data-entry accuracy preferred.
- Excel: Comfortable with formulas, sorting/filtering, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH and pivot tables.
- Systems: Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks preferred.
- Familiarity with A/P automation, expense tools, and banking portals is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and organization in a high-volume environment.
- Clear written/verbal communication; responsive and service-oriented.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and a team-first mindset.
- Bilingual in Korean required.
Benefits & conditions
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- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance, * Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Occasional support for after-hours as required.
- Primary work location is Duluth, GA.
- Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may be required., * Medical Insurance: 85% company-paid
- Dental & Vision Insurance: 80% company-paid
- Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD): 100% company-paid
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours annually
- Sick Leave: 40 hours annually
- Paid Holidays: 14 days annually
- Retirement: 401(k) with 4% of company match
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Korean (Required)
About the company
Global Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight) is a rapidly growing drayage and transportation provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with satellite operations in Mobile, AL; Savannah, GA; and Oakland, CA. Since our founding in 2020, we have emerged as a trusted logistics partner for major clients including Hyundai Motors, KIA Motors, and Hyundai MOBIS.
With a strong foundation in operational excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation, GET Freight is scaling toward a national footprint of over 500 trucks. We are building a top-tier team to lead industry transformation and long-term success.
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