WEBTOON Staff Accountant - Contractor

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Net Suite.
• Actively pursuing or already holding a CPA license.
• Understanding of the entertainment or digital content industry.

$25 - $30 / hourly

Please note, the above range is listed in USD. This position does not qualify for benefits.