Accounting Manager – Japanese Bilingual

Location: New York, NY; hybrid work

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience

Company

Japanese IT company operating in a multinational corporate environment.

What you will do

• Record vendor invoices, customer invoices, and payments in the general ledger.
• Process vendor payments and prepare routine accounts receivable and accounts payable reports.
• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, loans, and accrued expenses.
• Execute and review monthly closing activities in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements and monthly reporting packages for headquarters.
• Support audits, analyze P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuations, and improve accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices, financial reporting, and accurate record maintenance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Japanese and English language proficiency, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in a multinational or Japanese corporate environment.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Experience supporting audit activities and financial consolidations.
• Experience with SAP.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits are provided.
• Full-time exempt employment.
• Opportunity to support accounting and financial projects in a dynamic business environment.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and headquarters.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.