Accounting Staff, Japanese Bilingual

Accounting Staff, Japanese Bilingual Job Location: NJ Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time Working Model: Hybrid A well-established Japanese company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Accounting Staff to join its U.S. team in New Jersey. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations and work closely with the Accounting & Operations Director. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work, cross-functional collaboration, and working in a bilingual, international environment. Key Responsibilities Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R), including invoice issuance, deposit tracking, reconciliation with financial statements, and follow-up on overdue accounts Process insurance compensation for cargo damage and calculate disposal fees for invoicing Support development of the annual sales budget using reports from sales managers Prepare quarterly and annual intercompany reconciliations and related reports Maintain and update the general ledger and sales journals Process accounting receivables and incoming payments Prepare, review, and verify invoices prior to customer distribution Input Accounts Payable (A/P) logistics fee data into internal systems Prepare factoring application documents and confirm invoice receipt Create monthly order, sales, and production cost reports Organize and maintain accounting documentation (A/P and A/R) Support semi-annual and year-end financial audits Process wire transfers following approval from senior accounting leadership Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and comply with internal controls Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency Communicate with the parent company regarding invoices and coordinate with internal teams Oversee warehouse inventory records and track inventory changes Support year-end inventory reconciliation Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of accounting experience Fluent Japanese language skills (speaking, reading, and writing required) Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively in a bilingual, cross-cultural environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Pasona N A, Inc.