Senior Accountant – Mandarin Bilingual - Operational Finance & Systems Integration

The Senior Accountant role at American Jereh International Corporation is a Mandarin bilingual position centered on reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close within a manufacturing environment. The role supports the ERP transition and coordinates with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and drive resolution
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account analyses
• Oversee invoice processing and vendor payment workflows
• Ensure timely customer invoicing and accurate billing
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer payments
• Collaborate with internal teams to align accounting with operations and logistics
• Support the implementation and testing of a new ERP system
• Assist in documenting accounting workflows and data requirements
• Contribute to the development of automated invoicing and reporting solutions
• Identify process gaps and propose improvements
• Communicate with Mandarin-speaking finance and operations teams
• Facilitate coordination between U.S. and China-based stakeholders
• Assist with clarification of accounting and operational documentation as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial services environment
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including reconciliations, AP, AR, and general ledger
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; implementation or upgrade experience is preferred
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, onsite, fast-paced environment

Technologies

• ERP systems
• Excel
• Financial reporting tools
• Mandarin Chinese
• English

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Notes

• This is a fully onsite position located at 7210 JFK Blvd, Houston, TX
• Mandarin bilingual capability is mandatory for this role
• The ERP system is fully English-based; bilingual skills are required to support global operations
• The role requires adaptability in an environment undergoing systems and process modernization

Experience

• Full-cycle accounting: 5 years (Required)
• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)
• Bank reconciliation: 3 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)

Language

• Mandarin Chinese (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Houston, TX 77049 (Required)

Work Location

In person (onsite)

Application Question

Have you participated in an ERP system implementation?