Accounting Manager - Japanese Bilingual

Accounting Manager - Japanese BilingualA leading Japanese IT company is seeking an Accounting Manager in New York. Position: Accounting Manager (Full-time, Exempt)Education:Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent related experience.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:Solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles and practices.Ability to work accurately and efficiently with numerical data and perform arithmetic computations quickly.Skilled in preparing routine financial reports and records, and following both oral and written instructions.Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with basic accounting software functions.Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.Experience:Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Languages:Mandatory: English proficiency, Preferred: Japanese language skillsKey Contacts:Internal:Senior Accounting Manager and team – implement accounting procedures as directed.Department Managers – coordinate vendor or customer relationships, invoice payments, and resolve account issues.All Staff – assist with vendor or customer-related invoicing inquiries.External:Customers – manage invoice delivery and resolve account discrepancies.Vendors – coordinate invoice payments and address account issues.Job Summary:Responsible for managing all aspects of the accounting function within the Accounting Department for assigned entities, including the US headquarters, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies. Performs related tasks as directed by the Senior Accounting Director or Senior Accounting Manager.Essential Functions – Accounting Manager:Record vendor invoices in the general ledger.Process vendor payments accurately and on time.Prepare routine A/R and A/P reports and coordinate invoice approvals with department managers.Record issued invoices and customer payments in the general ledger.Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, loans, and accrued expenses; post entries to the system.Execute and review monthly closing tasks and results, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS.Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements, including monthly reporting package to HQ.Perform fluctuation analysis for Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts.Provide supporting documentation to internal and external auditors.Review and recommend improvements to accounting operations and systems.Enhance functionality and capabilities of the company’s accounting systems.Support financial tasks for subsidiaries, as well as special projects in a dynamic environment.Serve as a knowledge resource for the accounting team and company regarding departmental operations.Support for Executives and Expats:Ensure authorized access for clients, vendors, and visitors in compliance with Security Policies and Procedures.Provide miscellaneous support, including visitor arrangements and business trip coordination.$70,000 - $100,000 a yearBenefits:Medical, Dental and Vision CoverageBasic Life Insurance and AD&DShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidaysTuition Reimbursement ProgramGym Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellbeing Solutions Program