Senior General Accountant

Location: San Jose, CA

Compensation: $60,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Onsite

Professional Japanese language ability required. This position requires regular communication and financial reporting to corporate headquarters in Japan.

※Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application.※

Company Overview

A global semiconductor manufacturing technology company is seeking a Senior General Accountant for its San Jose operation. This position supports general accounting, Accounts Payable, financial closing, reporting, and audit activities while coordinating with corporate headquarters in Japan.

Position Summary

The Senior General Accountant will manage a broad range of corporate accounting responsibilities while overseeing and supporting the Accounts Payable team. This is a hands-on position requiring 5+ years of corporate accounting experience, strong AP expertise, and AP team supervisory or equivalent experience. Professional Japanese and English proficiency is required for financial reporting and communication with Japan headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Accounts Payable team, including hands-on processing of high-volume vendor invoices.
• Manage daily general ledger activities and journal entries.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting data.
• Perform and analyze monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.
• Support internal managerial accounting activities.
• Prepare financial statements and support tax return filings.
• Assist the Accounting Team Lead with financial reports and analysis for Japan headquarters.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports using Excel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other Operations department activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional Japanese and English proficiency.
• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience.
• Hands-on Accounts Payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing.
• AP team supervisory or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience with monthly and year-end closing.
• Experience reporting financial information to corporate headquarters.
• Experience working in a fast-paced organization with 200+ employees.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Semiconductor manufacturing or related industry experience.
• Tax-related certification.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, tax filings, and internal/external audits.

Other Details

Benefits include performance bonuses, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

※This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs.※