What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance/Accounting Assistant position at Kadokawa World Entertainment, Inc.?
Reports to: Finance Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Record sales/purchase transactions and cash receipt/disbursement transactions into accounting software.
- Arrange ACH/wire payments and send requests to approver.
- Deposit occasional payment checks at nearest bank branch.
- Mail tax forms or payment checks at post office.
- Help prepare information requested by tax return preparer.
- Run and reconcile monthly T&E expense reporting.
- Help with monthly general ledger journal entries and account reports for the team and management.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and support to team members and management as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred. Otherwise, experience in a similar accounting software required.
- Experience and knowledge in inventory preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting principles is a strong plus (U.S. GAAP)
- Japanese language skill preferred.
- Excellent computer and Excel skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Able to work independently and take initiative.
- Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping deadlines.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to take on new challenges.
- Strong work ethic.
- Experience in the publishing industry including internships a plus
About Kadokawa World Entertainment, Inc.
KADOKAWA World Entertainment, Inc. directs the English-language strategies of KADOKAWA Corporation’s North American holdings, which include Yen Press, J-Novel Club, and Anime News Network. Dedicated to expanding the volume and accessibility of KADOKAWA’s IP to English-speaking audiences, the group focuses on print and digital publishing, news, and merchandise while also directing sales and marketing for the digital platform BOOK WALKER GLOBAL. The company is based in New York City.