Japanese Bilingual Accounting Coordinator - NYC, New York

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description / QualificationsJapanese IT company currently looking for a Bilingual Accounting Coordinator to join our Accounting Department in their New York Office.

Accounting Coordinator
Performs day-to-day accounting functions, including AP invoice processing, handling accounts receivable and payable requests, journal entry in General Ledger, payroll entry, bank rec.

Key Responsibilities
Performs day-to-day accounting functions, including AP invoice processing, handling accounts receivable and payable requests, Journal entry in General Ledger, Payroll Entry, Bank Rec
Research and resolving discrepancies in a timely fashion and providing support and assistance for any audit requests.
Participate in team, company, or other meetings and occasional training and webinars, as needed or requested.
Entering financial transactions into accounting software, SAP to process data and complete reports and other documentation, while maintaining confidentiality of all financial data.

Skills & Qualifications
Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrate the ability to collaborate and prepare communications/presentations, reports, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to deliver quality work, manage time and multiple tasks in stressful situations effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and respond with urgency to requests while remaining focused on strategic imperatives.
Experience in a multicultural working environment and sensitivity to intercultural issues
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel or similar software and willingness to learn new software, specifically ERP systems, SAP.
Excellent organization and attention to detail-orientated skills, along with the ability to organize thoughts and ideas.
Mathematical and problem-solving skills.
Teamwork skills and motivation to work effectively across functions collaboratively, as well as independently.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and professional approach.
Willingness to learn unfamiliar procedures and processes and ask questions in a timely manner.
Effective English communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, are required.
Effective Japanese communication skills, both written and verbal, are also required for this position for communication with the Headquarters in Japan.

Experience
Associate degree (A.A.) in accounting, finance, or similar field and two to three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one year of hands-on experience in a similar position.

Certifications
Any accounting certificates would be a plus.

In Our Offices
Our core business hours are 9 - 5:30 with one hour lunch in between. May be required to work beyond normal business hours including weekend and holiday, or to travel for business when necessary.
This positions require in-person office attendance 2 days per week.