Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual

Job Description: Senior Accountant – Japanese bilingual ・85-100K ・English and Japanese fluency ・5 days in office ・Santa Clara, CA Japanese company in Santa Clara, CA is looking for Senior Accountant. 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 checks daily. Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into the accounting system. Conducts bank reconciliation daily between the accounting system and bank portals. Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing resolutions 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 the accounting data entry system. Assists with month-end close and runs monthly reports as required. Assists with special accounting projects as needed. Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts. Reconciles sales invoices with USA billing for month-end accuracy; generates any missing invoices and sends them to clients to close the monthly billing cycle. Prepares collections and aging reports. Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies. Sends invoices to customers and coordinates customer requests for invoice copies with accounting support staff, as requested. Supports 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 upgrades. 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. Qualifications 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; managerial experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of US GAAP; knowledge 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, Physical Demand, and Work Environment Strong attention to detail and a 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr