Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist
Cook Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seoul • South Korea
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About the role
- Manage a portfolio of accounts, improving collections performance and following global policies.
- Post daily bank transactions, apply customer payments, and maintain current account records.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and vendor queries.
- Process routine and complex invoices, credit memos, and expense reports, intervening in automated processes as needed.
- Execute regular payment runs to vendors and employees, ensuring compliance with payment schedules and corporate procedures.
- Monitor system controls for correct coding, PO matching, and approvals.
- Prepare and manage out-of-cycle payments (e.g., tax/tender payments).
- Reconcile vendor statements to open AP balances and review aged vendor balances.
- Prepare regular aging reports and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., CSD, Sales Operations, Tax/Finance) to resolve account and invoice issues.
- Maintain organized digital records and support audits with required documentation.
- Monitor and action shared AR/AP mailboxes, escalating as appropriate.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AR/AP efficiency.
- Uphold internal controls and compliance in all AR/AP activities.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to new or entry-level team members and may oversee AI agents supporting AR/AP tasks.
- Participate in ongoing training and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Ad hoc general finance tasks or projects as required by the business.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years’ experience in a multi-national finance environment, with evidence of professional development.
- Collections or payments experience preferred for relevant tasks.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required; bachelor’s or associate degree is an advantage.
- Basic to advanced understanding of AR and AP processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook); advanced skills preferred for senior tasks.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English and Korean required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions independently.
- Ability to work well within a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to work within deadlines, multitask, and remain flexible when priorities arise.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
accounts managementcollections performancepayment processinginvoice processingreconciliationfinancial reportingAR processesAP processesproblem resolutionprocess improvement
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational abilitieswritten communicationverbal communicationteam collaborationflexibilityadaptabilityanalytical skillsself-motivationtraining and support
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDbachelor's degreeassociate degree