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Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual

Pasona NA

Job Description: Senior Accountant - Japanese bilingual


• 85-100K


• English and Japanese fluency


• 5 days in office

Japanese company in NJ is looking for Senior Accoutant.

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.

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