Japanese Bilingual Accountant

Responsibilities Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records including AP/AR related documents, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Handles monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting closing work. Prepares cash flow reports, identifies and evaluates variances. Maintains and supports cash management account and other bank accounts. Liaises with parties involved in transactions and assists with negotiations as needed. Prepares and maintains all tax documentation and related records that are in compliance with applicable US tax law. Deals with quarterly reviews as well as year-end financial audit. Supports management with annually/quarterly/monthly expense budget. Supports handling internal audit related to collection. Supports filing and payment of state sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax, etc. by working with external tax accountant. Maintains current knowledge on relevant systems and accounting standards, including GAAP and IRS regulations. Prepares forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and directs their work activities. Prepares and maintains the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation. Supports the calculation for final value of inventory at the end of the accounting period. QUALIFICATIONS/CONDITIONS EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. WORK EXPERIENCE: Accounting/Finance related work for more than 5 years required. #J-18808-Ljbffr