Bilingual (Korean/English) Assistant Manager, Accounting (Duluth, GA) > 구인/구직

Job Title: Assistant Manager
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager / CFO
Location: Duluth, GA (Headquarters)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Global Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight) is a rapidly growing drayage and transportation provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with satellite operations in Mobile, AL; Savannah, GA; and Oakland, CA. Since our founding in 2020, we have emerged as a trusted logistics partner for major clients including Hyundai Motors, KIA Motors, and Hyundai MOBIS. With a strong foundation in operational excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation, GET Freight is scaling toward a national footprint of over 500 trucks. We are building a top-tier team to lead industry transformation and long-term success.

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting the CFO and Accounting Manager while providing supervision and guidance to Accounting Specialists. This role oversees daily accounting operations including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), reconciliations, and reporting, ensures compliance with company accounting policies, supports month-end close, and strengthens processes and internal controls.

Designed as a bridge between transactional accounting (Specialist level) and strategic oversight (Manager level), the role leads day-to-day A/P, drives business analysis and reporting for decision support, supports month-end close and cash management, and partners closely with Operations, Dispatch, and Leadership to improve profitability, strengthen internal controls, and enhance process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Analysis & Reporting

• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, highlighting trends, variances, and risks.
• Develop business performance dashboards and KPIs for operational and management teams.
• Collaborate with Operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for decision-making (e.g., P&L by operation/route/customer; cost trends

by vendor and G/L).

2. Accounts Payable (A/P) Management

• Oversee daily A/P processing, ensuring accurate and timely invoices, vendor payments, and

employee expense reimbursements.

• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain internal controls, policy compliance, documentation, and audit readiness (vendor

master data, approvals, supporting files).

• Manage vendor relationships; negotiate payment terms where appropriate.
• Prepare daily/weekly bank balance reports; support cash flow forecasting and liquidity

management through effective payables scheduling and disbursements.

3. Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Assist with month-end close, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and

schedule maintenance.

• Consolidate inputs from Specialists; prepare summaries and variance explanations for

Accounting Manager/CFO review.

• Support accuracy of G/L coding, rate tables, and freight/accessorial mappings.

4. Operations & Transactional Oversight (Cross-Functional)

• Coordinate with AR, Billing, and Operations to ensure accurate billing of accessorial (detention, demurrage, chassis, etc.).
• Monitor data quality for rates, GL codes, and freight codes to enable timely close and reporting.
• Provide reports and information to other teams as needed; assist leadership on special projects.

5. Internal Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and segregation of duties around payables, vendor setup, and disbursements.
• Identify process gaps; recommend and implement improvements (workflow, automation, ERP utilization/QuickBooks enhancements).

6. Leadership & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and workload coordination for Accounting Specialists.
• Serve as first escalation point for transactional issues and cross-team communication.

7. Measurable Goals

• On-time, accurate completion of A/P runs and vendor reconciliations within established cutoffs.
• Month-end tasks (JE, accruals, reconciliations, variance notes) completed within close calendar.
• Sustained data quality (correct GL coding/rate mapping) supporting clean P&L by operation /route / customer.
• Demonstrable improvements in process efficiency, control adherence, and cash flow

predictability.

• Vendor satisfaction and issue resolution within agreed service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• > 2 years direct relevant experience; ~5 years indirect/related exposure (combined).
• Hands-on A/P ownership, month-end close participation, and account reconciliations required.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP/accounting software (QuickBooks).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit readiness practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with A/P automation tools, expense/reporting platforms (e.g., Concur/Expensify), and

banking portals.

• Ability to lead, coach, and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff preferred.
• Transportation / logistics / trucking industry experience preferred.
• BI/reporting exposure (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) a plus.
• Bilingual in Korean is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule and Location

• Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional support for after-hours as required.
• Primary work location is Duluth, GA.
• Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may be required.