Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual
Pasona NA
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:
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• 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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