WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range & Description

$25 - $30 / hourly

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

With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

[WEBTOON] Staff Accountant - Contractor