Japanese/English Bilingual Accounting Manager - Union City, CA#11555

Job Description A Medical Equipment Manufacturing company seeks an Accounting Manager. SCOPE: Under the guidance of VP of Administration and Operations, this position manages all accounting functions and provides direction and guidance to all accounting staff. This position makes decisions on the Accounting Department’s plans, schedules, initiatives and day-to-day activities within the framework established by the senior management. This position also holds Accounts Payable and Receivable as well as banking responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand and support the company's internal Quality System policies and procedures including applicable external regulations and International Standards. Close the books monthly, quarterly, and annually in a timely manner. Prepare financial statements in required formats and provide them to Controller and President. Prepare and compile sales-related reports on a regular basis, and provide them to management, Sales department, and dealers. Coordinate and facilitate financial audits with external auditors. Prepare financial data and documents for the audits and implement practices as recommended by the auditor. File tax reports, including sales and use taxes, property tax, and submit tax compliance reports as requested. Coordinate financial activities of multiple functions within the organization, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Customer Service departments. Prepare and monitor the corporate budgets based on input from all functions. Ensure that the overall budget is realistic and in line with management requirements. Monitor spending based on the budget and forecast future Accounting Departmental or group needs including human and material resources and capital expenditures (fixed asset budget including IT software and hardware requirements). Manage and maintain the Accounting System (GP 2018). Identify human resource needs, including recruiting, training, developing and coaching team members, and discuss the needs with upper management. Accounts Payable Run AP aging reports and process check runs weekly. Mail payments and file payment documentation. Stamp invoices and issue payable vouchers daily. Maintain and update vendor information in the ERP system. Obtain W-9 forms for new vendors and maintain AP files for 1099 reporting. Answer AP related questions from vendors. Reconcile AP module with the General Ledger. Generate sales reports monthly and review activities for accuracy. Calculate commission expenses. Reconcile expenses with GL and propose Journal entries for adjustment. Issue commission vouchers monthly, cut checks, and mail payments with reports to sales representatives. Reconcile the company credit card statements with receipts and arrange payments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications below are the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) power user. Working knowledge of ERP (MS Great Plains preferred but not required). Knowledge of all accounting cycles (AR, AP, GL, Inventory costing). In-depth knowledge of US GAAP. Understanding of financial audit process and requirements. Knowledge of all facets of sales and use tax compliance issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of income tax compliance is a plus. Education and Experience Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Experience in medical field is preferred though not required. Experience at any big accounting firm and/or companies for at least a couple of years preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $90K-$130K (DOE) Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Relocation Assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Union City, CA 94587 Experience: Accounting: 5 years (Required) Any big accounting firm or company: 2 years (Preferred) Management: 3 years (Required) Language: Japanese (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC