Accountant, U.S. Operations

About the Company Our client is a global manufacturer of high-speed optical transceivers for AI and cloud data centers, serving hyperscalers, data center operators and network providers worldwide. They are looking for a hands-on accountant to run day-to-day finance for their North America office in San Jose. What You’ll Do Review employee expense reports and process reimbursements in line with company policy Manage accounts payable: review supplier invoices, maintain AP records and prepare payments Handle accounts receivable: issue customer invoices, record payments, reconcile accounts and follow up on aging balances Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash balances and prepare payment instructions Maintain inventory records, reconcile with warehouse records, support physical counts and investigate discrepancies Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations; support month-end and year-end close Serve as the local point of contact for external auditors, payroll providers and tax advisors Keep financial records organized and confidential What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including U.S.-based accounting experience Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and day-to-day accounting operations Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close and inventory accounting Professional fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; ERP experience is a plus Comfortable working independently on a part-time schedule Nice to Have CPA Experience supporting payroll and U.S. tax filings, including sales/use tax