[WEBTOON] Staff Accountant - Contractor
@ WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)[WEBTOON] Staff Accountant - Contractor
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About the job
WEBTOON Entertainment is a global leader in webcomics and digital storytelling, home to popular platforms and Originals. The role offers exposure to international financial processes and complex accounting in a creative industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1+ years accounting or finance experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and corporate tax
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail
Qualifications
- Experience with large datasets
- Ownership and deadline-driven
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Bilingual in Korean and English
- Pursuing or holding CPA license
Full job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Staff Accountant to join us as an independent contractor (1099). This contractor role is designed for a professional with foundational training who is ready to apply their skills to a dynamic in-house department. You will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of financial reporting, from data collection and preparation to month-end closing activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic in-house department, offering exposure to global financial processes and complex accounting environments.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy in the General Ledger.
AP/AR Management: Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing, reconciliations, and content-related payment handling, including partner registration and payment calculations via proprietary systems.
Data Integration: Organize foundational accounting data for newly integrated departments from affiliates.
Audit Support: Review supporting documentation and assist in gathering data to respond to Information Document Requests (IDRs) for financial audits.
Budget Analysis: Develop and maintain budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs, and supporting the financial forecasting process.
General Accounting Support: Provide ad-hoc support for various accounting and finance initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience; prior experience in a large national public accounting firm or Big 4 is a plus.
Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and corporate tax principles.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables) with experience handling large datasets.
Strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to thrive under tight month-end closing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or NetSuite.
Actively pursuing or already holding a CPA license.
Understanding of the entertainment or digital content industry.
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