Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual

The position entails the following job functions and responsibilities:

·       Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports.

·       Receives checks and prepares deposit slips; verifies remittances against business accounts; deposits check daily.

·       Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system.

·       Conducts bank reconciliation daily between our accounting system and our bank portals.

·       Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing a resolution of account discrepancies.

·       Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

·       Receives credit card receipts and reconciles against corporate credit cards monthly.

·       Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.

·       Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies.

·       Maintains accounting department files and records.

·       Enters information into accounting data entry system.

·       Assists with month-end close and run monthly reports as required.

·       Assists with special accounting projects as needed.

·       Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts.

·       Reconcile sales invoices with USA billing for month-end accuracy; generate any missing invoices and send them to clients to close monthly billing cycle.

·       Prepares collections and aging reports.

·       Research customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies.

·       Send invoices to customers, coordinates customer requests for invoice copies, with accounting support staff, as requested.

·       Support sales administration with PO entries, order confirmation, and other related tasks as needed.

·       Monitors and maintains accounts receivable aging.

·       Prepares customer invoices; calculates sales tax; reconciles customer accounts.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

·       Assists with accounting system upgrade.

·       Reviews calculated commission payables.

·       Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls.

·       Sorts and distributes internal and external mail.

·       Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing.

·       And other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

·       Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

·       CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license strongly preferred.

·       MBA (Master of Business Administration) is highly valued and preferred.

·       Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with a managerial capacity is a PLUS.

·       Strong knowledge of US GAAP; also of Japanese GAAP is a plus.

·       Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite (Oracle) experience strongly preferred.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).

·       Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, including with international teams.

·       Bilingual in English and Japanese is highly desirable.

·       Hands-on experience with Excel Macros and Power Query is considered a strong plus.

·       Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly advantageous.

·       Comfort and openness to utilizing AI tools to enhance work efficiency is strongly valued.

·       Experience working in a global or multinational corporate environment preferred.

Competence and Physical Demand and Work Environment

·       Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity in professional conduct.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

·       Effective time management and organizational skills.

·       Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Work may involve extended hours during peak reporting periods (e.g., month-end or year-end close).

·       Ability to participate in virtual meetings with global teams across different time zones.

·       Willingness to work on-site five days a week without resistance.

·       Demonstrates strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning abilities.