Accountant/Tax Specialist (Bilingual in Mandarin)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid / On-site)

About the Role

We are a growing multi-entity global commerce enterprise operating in North America, with sales channels across Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop, along with nationwide office and warehouse logistics footprints (including NY, CA, TX, FL, and IL).

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Accountant / Finance & Tax Specialist to join our US finance team. As our primary local financial contact, you will handle day-to-day corporate accounting, multi-state tax compliance, e-commerce tax governance, inventory tracking, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-State Entity & Corporate Compliance

• Manage and maintain business registrations, Foreign Qualifications, Annual Reports, and local commercial licenses across all operating states (including California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois).
• Ensure corporate legal and regulatory compliance across all multi-state offices and logistics locations.

E-Commerce & Multi-State Tax Governance (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop)

• Oversee sales tax compliance across multiple sales channels, including Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop.
• Monitor physical and economic Nexus requirements across states; track and reconcile platform-collected Sales Tax (Marketplace Facilitator Laws) and direct sales tax filings for self-hosted or non-marketplace channels.
• Coordinate federal, state corporate income tax, and local franchise tax filings with external CPA partners.

Company Asset, Inventory & Logistics Accounting

• Perform accounting for warehouse facilities (e.g., lease accounting, equipment, fixed assets) and distribution hub expenses.
• Oversee inventory cost accounting, reconcile landed costs (customs duties, freight, storage), and track warehouse asset movements.

Financial Reporting & External CPA Management

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) in accordance with US GAAP.
• Serve as the primary US point of contact to coordinate with external CPA firms, tax advisors, and legal counsels for annual audits, tax filings, and legal consultations.

Cross-Border & Operational Finance Support

• Coordinate intercompany transaction records, cost allocation, and funding reconciliation between US operating entities and overseas parent companies.
• Support routine finance operations including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and payroll tax compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License / Certification:
• Active U.S. CPA license OR passed all 4 sections of the CPA exam (CPA eligible/candidate).
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Tax.
• 1–3 years of hands-on accounting or tax experience in the US.
• Prior experience in E-commerce accounting (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop) and Multi-state sales tax / Nexus is highly preferred.

• Language Skills:

• Native/Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Professional Proficiency in English (Must be able to communicate effectively with overseas management in Chinese and coordinate with US attorneys, CPAs, and vendors in English).

• Soft Skills:
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills, high degree of accountability, and problem-solving mindset. HD is based in Xiammen, China.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($75k – $90k base + performance bonus)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• 5 Paid Time Off (PTO) & 7 Paid Holidays
• Birthday gift card
• Career growth and advancement opportunities in global cross-border commerce
• Visa sponsorship is available for excellent candidate