Senior Accountant- International US Side Accountant

About the Opportunity

Work Arrangement

• Initially remote
  • Transition to primarily in-office work once the Houston office is established.
• Standard work schedule anticipated to be 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Flexibility is required to accommodate occasional communication with teams in Hong Kong across time zones.
• Occasional extended availability may be needed for urgent business matters and cross-functional coordination.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary accounting and finance contact for the U.S. entity, supporting business operations and ensuring compliance with U.S. accounting and taxation requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Oversee cost accounting activities for trading operations, including inventory valuation, landed cost calculations, freight expenses, customs duties, tariffs, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis.
• Monitor inventory-related financial activity for more than 100 product SKUs shipped directly from a Texas warehouse.
• Manage U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales tax filings, property tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the warehouse team in Hong Kong and the PM team so that financials can align with actual activities to reflect the story status
• Ensure timely submission of tax filings and compliance with applicable reporting deadlines.
• Assist with internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors, tax professionals, and external advisors as needed.
• Respond to time-sensitive U.S.-based business matters, including vendor payments, customer and vendor inquiries, government correspondence, and compliance-related communications.
• Develop and maintain cash flow reporting and provide financial information and analysis to leadership to support business decision-making.
• Partner closely with accounting and operations teams located in Hong Kong and the United States to obtain timely financial, shipping, and operational information.
• Review accounting information provided by the Hong Kong team and ensure accuracy of U.S. financial records and reporting.
• Establish, maintain, and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Support special projects and other accounting and finance initiatives as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-set accounting functions and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Hands-on accounting for imported inventory into the United States.
• Experience with U.S. Customs duties, tariffs, HTS classifications, customs brokerage, and landed cost accounting.
• Experience working directly with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Experience processing international vendor payments and foreign wire transfers.
• Experience supporting U.S. sales tax, Texas franchise tax, property tax, and federal tax compliance.
• Experience reconciling imported inventory from receipt through Cost of Goods Sold.
• Experience supporting external tax advisors and auditors with U.S. tax filings.
• Proven experience with U.S. tax compliance, including preparation and submission of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Experience managing property tax reporting, sales tax compliance, and other business tax requirements.
• Hands-on accounting for imported inventory into the USA
• Experience accounting for Customs, Duties, Tariffs, Freight, Brokerage fees, landed costs
• Worked with HTS-coded imports
• Working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and international shipping documentation
• Processing international wire transfers & foreign vendor payments
• Strong cost accounting experience, including inventory valuation, landed cost analysis, and COGS reporting.
• Experience working within a trading, distribution, import/export, wholesale, or inventory-based business environment.
• Ability to manage month-end and year-end close processes independently.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across international teams and time zones.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with remote stakeholders.
• Working with the warehouse team, Project Managers, so financials can be aligned with actual activities & reflect story status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international organizations or cross-border business operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, CPA firms, and tax advisors.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management platforms, and tax compliance software.
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunity to work with a growing international organization
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

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