Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bilingual Bookkeeper (English / Mandarin Chinese) – Wholesale Apparel

Location: Manhattan, NY

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Pay Range: $60,000–$90,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time, on-site Bilingual Bookkeeper (English / Mandarin Chinese) to support our growing wholesale apparel business in Manhattan. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has hands-on experience with QuickBooks and factoring.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing day-to-day bookkeeping functions, reconciling financial activity, assisting with month-end close, and communicating with Mandarin-speaking vendors, factories, or overseas business contacts when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, deposits, credit cards, and bank activity

Process journal entries and ensure transactions are coded accurately and consistently

Perform weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Assist with month-end close and preparation of financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports

Support wholesale accounting workflows, including customer invoicing, collections support, vendor bills, and returns or allowances as needed

Work with factoring platforms by reconciling statements, tracking advances, reserves, and fees, applying cash receipts, and resolving discrepancies

Communicate with Mandarin-speaking vendors, factories, and overseas teams regarding payments, accounting issues, and documentation

Translate or clarify financial emails, support documents, and communications in English and Mandarin when needed

Organize records and supporting documentation for CPA review, audits, and internal reporting

Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and complete

Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, both spoken and written

QuickBooks experience required, either QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop

Experience working with factoring, including advances, reserves or holdbacks, fees, and reconciliations

Strong understanding of bookkeeping, journal entries, and financial statements

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets

Ability to work full-time on-site in Manhattan

Experience in wholesale apparel, fashion, or a related industry is strongly preferred

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Up to 15 days paid vacation

5 paid sick days

Major federal holidays off

Office events