Bilingual Staff Accountant (Mandarin/English) - Accounting Operations Sunny Unite Walnut, CA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $80,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Mandarin Spreadsheets Financial records management QuickBooks Organizational skills Business Administration Data accuracy checks Business Associate's degree Excel data analysis Full Job Description Sunny Unite Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Bilingual Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations at our Los Angeles office. This role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working directly with financial records, transactions, invoices, receipts, payments, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. The position also involves regular coordination with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and other business partners to verify financial information, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records. This is primarily a hands-on accounting operations role rather than an FP&A, financial analysis, investment analysis, or corporate strategy position. Professional working proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is required , as the role involves reviewing English-language financial documentation and communicating with both English- and Mandarin-speaking internal and external parties. Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting & Reconciliation Record daily cash, check, credit card, bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions accurately and promptly. Maintain accurate accounting records and support routine bank, credit card, and account reconciliations. Review and reconcile transaction discrepancies, outstanding balances, refunds, reimbursements, and other routine financial activity. Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions. Prepare routine financial and transaction reports as needed. Payment, Receivables & Expense Processing Review vendor and contractor invoices, employee reimbursement requests, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval. Prepare and process approved payments, checks, deposits, and routine banking transactions. Track payments and receivables and follow up on outstanding items as needed. Communicate with vendors, contractors, clients, and internal teams regarding invoices, payments, charges, and account discrepancies. Assist with resolving billing, reimbursement, payment, and transaction-related issues. Accounting & Project Documentation Organize, classify, and maintain invoices, receipts, payments, reimbursements, deposits, and other accounting records. Support accurate documentation and tracking of project-related expenses and revenue. Coordinate with project, operations, and other internal teams to verify financial information when necessary. Maintain accounting records and supporting documents for routine review, reconciliation, closing, and audit purposes. Accounting Controls & Financial Support Assist with month-end closing, year-end closing, annual audits, and preparation of supporting financial documentation. Identify unusual transactions, missing documentation, duplicate charges, accounting errors, or other discrepancies and report them promptly to the Finance Manager. Follow established accounting procedures and internal financial controls. Support compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting procedures. Assist with practical improvements to accounting processes and internal controls as needed. Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Finance Manager. Qualifications Required 2+ years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting operations experience in a U.S. business environment. Experience with day-to-day accounting activities such as transaction recording, invoice processing, payments, account reconciliation, accounts payable, or accounts receivable. Professional working proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese . Ability to independently review English-language invoices, receipts, bank records, financial documents, emails, and business correspondence. Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to manage recurring accounting tasks and detailed financial documentation accurately and on schedule. Comfortable communicating with colleagues, vendors, contractors, and other business partners to verify financial information and resolve discrepancies. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, data organization, and financial spreadsheets. Preferred Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is strongly preferred. Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or other U.S. accounting software is preferred. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, expense reimbursement, and month-end closing. Experience in commercial construction, retail construction, facilities maintenance, project-based businesses, or a related industry is a plus. Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical accounting experience. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with detailed financial information on a daily basis. This position requires someone who can follow transactions through carefully, maintain accurate supporting records, communicate with different parties when information needs to be confirmed, and consistently follow through on recurring accounting responsibilities. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, sound financial judgment, and a willingness to work through routine accounting details are important for success in this role.

Position Details Job Type:

Full-time, W-2

Work Location:

Los Angeles, CA Work Arrangement:

On-site Pay:

$50,000-$80,000 per year , depending on relevant experience and qualifications Benefits Eligible full-time employees may receive: Health insurance Paid time off Paid sick leave Paid company holidays Annual performance bonus eligibility Employment may be subject to a background check conducted after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Sunny Unite will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Equal Opportunity Employment Sunny Unite Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Language:

English (Required) Mandarin (Required)

Work Location:

In person