Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time (4-5 days per week)

Location: Koreatown, NYC (On-site)

Pay Range: Will be disclosed during the interview.

About Us

Circle Hospitality Group is a dynamic, multi-concept hospitality collective dedicated to delivering authentic experiences that share culture and connect communities. Our diverse portfolio spans the full spectrum of food, beverage, and entertainment—ranging from high-energy nightlife destinations and Michelin-recognized fine dining to beloved casual restaurants and innovative dessert concepts.

As we anchor the next chapter of Koreatown NYC with next-level flagship concepts, we are expanding our finance team to support this premier international dining and cultural hub.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, and bilingual Korean/English Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial transactions across our growing portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong, hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop and the ability to communicate fluently in both Korean and English to support our team, vendors, and stakeholders.

Proven experience in accounts payable, payroll management, and precise bank reconciliation is required for this role.

(Note: Candidates who are fluent in Korean only but possess exceptional bookkeeping and QuickBooks skills are also highly encouraged to apply).

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Maintain accurate books for multi-concept entities, including managing high-volume accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger entries using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly bank, credit card, and cash/POS reconciliations typical of high-volume hospitality environments.
• Payroll Support: Handle or assist with restaurant/nightlife payroll processing, tip distribution tracking, and employee documentation.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheets, P&L) for management review.
• Bilingual Communication: Liaise smoothly with Korean-speaking vendors, stakeholders, and management, ensuring clear documentation of financial data.
• Compliance & Filing: Assist with sales tax filings, restaurant compliance paperwork, and organize documentation for year-end tax preparation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Core Experience Needed: Demonstrated, hands-on experience handling accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations is required.
• Language: Professional fluency in Korean is required. Proficiency in English is highly preferred, but strong "Korean-only" applicants with elite technical skills will be considered.
• Software Expertise: Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience: 1-2 years of proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within the restaurant, hospitality, or retail industries.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent certified experience).
• Skills:
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Deep understanding of high-volume cash flow, inventory tracking, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Paid time off & holidays.
• A supportive, multicultural working environment with significant opportunities for career growth as we expand.

Work Location: In person