Senior Accountant – Japanese bilingual

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.

To apply please email your resume to cschultz@pasona.com.