Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable (Bilingual - Chinese)

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Southern California with more than 500 employees (Americas Zone Region). We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success!

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform this job successfully, the Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable will be an integral part of the Accounts and Finance team, responsible for assisting the Director of Finance in all phases of accounting at our East Coast Factory in Georgia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, review, coding, approval routing, and timely payment processing.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documents; resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including setup, updates, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs (ACH, wire, check) in accordance with established controls.
• Perform intercompany accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor open payables, aging reports, and follow up on outstanding items to ensure accurate cash flow reporting.
• Support fixed asset purchases by ensuring proper invoice coding and coordination with finance for capitalization.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and transactions.
• Participate in audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries related to accounts payable.
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable or other daily accounting operations as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and perform special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education
• Minimum 1 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in spoken Chinese highly preferred to communicate with overseas offices.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems required; SAP experience highly preferred.
• Experience with general ledger highly preferred. 
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Must possess excellent communication and presentational skills both written and verbal.  

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.