Staff Accountant: Korean Speaker (m/w/d)

Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55??, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world's most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.

Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.

Group14 is seeking a Bilingual (English/Korean) Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team on a temporary basis. This role will provide comprehensive support across accounting operations, including translation support. The ideal candidate is a versatile professional with strong accounting knowledge, fluency in both English and Korean, and the ability to support the transition of a newly acquired Korean company into our U.S. operations. This temporary assignment is expected to be full time and run through March 2026.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process and manage Accounts Payable transactions, including invoice entry, coding and payment runs
• Support period close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist with expense reporting and compliance with company policies
• Translate financial and operational documents between English and Korean
• Provide interpretation support for meetings, communications and cross-company collaboration
• Assist in audits, tax returns, budgeting, and other projects
• Assist accounts receivable with processing customer invoices and payments
• Support the integration of financial operations, policies, and reporting between the U.S. and Korean entities during post-acquisition transaction activities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within manufacturing
• Business-fluent in Korean and English (spoken and written)
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger experience
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with accounting systems (ERP experience a plus) and Excel
• Excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills

Other Qualities We'd Love for You to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Familiarity with Korean accounting standards and common business practices

Base Pay Range

$35 - $45 USD

Group14 Offers Compelling Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Stock Options

Group14 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.