Staff Accountant -Japanese Bilingual

Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable Focus)

Location: Hybrid (Remote Office)

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Industry: Manufacturing

Language: Japanese and English

Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is responsible for managing A/R activities, assisting with month-end and year-end close, supporting audits, tax compliance, and fixed asset accounting, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working independently in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable processes, including cash application, customer payment inquiries, aging reports, collections support, and payment discrepancy resolution.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement variance analysis.
• Support financial reporting, cash position monitoring, quarterly reporting, and accounting services for affiliated companies.
• Prepare sales tax filings, government reports, and customer financial reports while monitoring regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing confirmations and required documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Recommend process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and participate in accounting-related improvement projects.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and collaborate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a plus.
• Japanese language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is a must
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills

• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Sales Tax Compliance
• Audit Support
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• ERP Systems (D365 preferred)
• Microsoft Excel
• GAAP
• Bilingual Japanese/English