Accounting Manager - Japanese Bilingual

divh2Accounting Manager - Japanese Bilingual/h2pA leading Japanese IT company is seeking an Accounting Manager in New York. Position: Accounting Manager (Full-time, Exempt)/ppEducation:/pulliBachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent related experience./li/ulpKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:/pulliSolid understanding of general bookkeeping principles and practices./liliAbility to work accurately and efficiently with numerical data and perform arithmetic computations quickly./liliSkilled in preparing routine financial reports and records, and following both oral and written instructions./liliSkilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with basic accounting software functions./liliStrong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues./li/ulpExperience:/pulliMinimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience./li/ulpLanguages:/pulliMandatory: English proficiency, Preferred: Japanese language skills/li/ulpKey Contacts:/ppInternal:/pulliSenior Accounting Manager and team implement accounting procedures as directed./liliDepartment Managers coordinate vendor or customer relationships, invoice payments, and resolve account issues./liliAll Staff assist with vendor or customer-related invoicing inquiries./li/ulpExternal:/pulliCustomers manage invoice delivery and resolve account discrepancies./liliVendors coordinate invoice payments and address account issues./li/ulpJob Summary:/pulliResponsible 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./li/ulpEssential Functions Accounting Manager:/pulliRecord vendor invoices in the general ledger./liliProcess vendor payments accurately and on time./liliPrepare routine A/R and A/P reports and coordinate invoice approvals with department managers./liliRecord issued invoices and customer payments in the general ledger./liliMaintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, loans, and accrued expenses; post entries to the system./liliExecute and review monthly closing tasks and results, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS./liliPrepare and oversee consolidated financial statements, including monthly reporting package to HQ./liliPerform fluctuation analysis for Profit Loss and Balance Sheet accounts./liliProvide supporting documentation to internal and external auditors./liliReview and recommend improvements to accounting operations and systems./liliEnhance functionality and capabilities of the companys accounting systems./liliSupport financial tasks for subsidiaries, as well as special projects in a dynamic environment./liliServe as a knowledge resource for the accounting team and company regarding departmental operations./li/ulpSupport for Executives and Expats:/pulliEnsure authorized access for clients, vendors, and visitors in compliance with Security Policies and Procedures./liliProvide miscellaneous support, including visitor arrangements and business trip coordination./li/ulp$70,000 - $100,000 a year/ppBenefits:/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision Coverage/liliBasic Life Insurance and ADD/liliShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance/liliFlexible Spending Account (FSA)/lili401(k) with company match/liliPaid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays/liliTuition Reimbursement Program/liliGym Reimbursement Program/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliWellbeing Solutions Program/li/ulpOr refer someone/p/div