Jr. Accountant

Junior Accountant – Japanese Bilingual

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $53K – 58K

Schedule: Full-Time, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Style: On-site for the first 3 months; hybrid schedule available thereafter (3 days/week in office)

A well-established global company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Junior Accountant to join its New York accounting team.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build hands-on accounting experience in a supportive corporate environment. Candidates with an Accounting degree may be considered even without prior professional accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting and administrative operations
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing
• Review employee expense reports and supporting documents
• Maintain invoices, payment records, and other accounting documentation
• Support intercompany reimbursement and account reconciliation processes
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Prepare internal accounting reports and maintain accurate financial records
• Communicate with the company's headquarters in Japan regarding invoices, reimbursements, and related accounting matters
• Provide general accounting support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Recent graduates with an Accounting major are welcome to apply
• 1–2 years of accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Strong Japanese reading and writing skills, particularly for business email communication
• Professional working English skills for internal communication
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications
• Ability to manage routine tasks consistently and meet deadlines
• Flexible and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Additional Information

The accounting team is well established, with many long-tenured employees, offering an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and potentially take on broader responsibilities over time.

Some overtime may be required during month-end and year-end closing periods.

The interview process is expected to consist of up to two rounds.

This is a sample job description prepared for recruitment purposes. Actual responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and other employment conditions may vary depending on the employer's final requirements.