Accounting Manager, Japanese Bilingual Preferred

Job Title: General Affairs & Accounting Manager (Japanese Language Preferred)

Industry: Consumer Goods / E-Commerce

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

About the Role

A growing Japanese startup is seeking a versatile Accounting Manager to join during an exciting early-stage phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to go beyond traditional accounting and play a key role in building the organization’s foundation, with exposure to general affairs and cross-functional operations.

We are looking for a hands-on, adaptable professional who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Establish accounting work-flow including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and bank reconciliations by collaborating with finance BPO and Finance team of Tokyo HQ
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes; prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) for review by Tokyo HQ and consolidated financial closing.
• Oversee US payroll processing in coordination with PEO provider; ensure accurate withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC regulations
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions; implement and enforce internal controls appropriate for a growing startup
• Manage accounts payable: vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment scheduling, and expense report approvals
• Monitor daily cash position and support cash flow forecasting

Compliance & Tax

• Coordinate US federal and state income tax filings with external CPA firm and Finance team of Tokyo
• Manage sales tax registration, collection, and remittance across all US states where nexus is established (e-commerce)

Systems & Process

• Own and administer accounting software (QuickBooks Online); evaluate and implement upgrades as the business scales
• Integrate accounting systems with Shopify (e-commerce revenue reconciliation), POS (retail), and payroll (PEO)
• Establish SOPs for all core accounting processes; document and train future staff as the team grows
• Partner with the PEO provider on benefits administration, annual enrollment, and employee changes

General Affairs

• Manage legal documents, ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Design and manage employee benefit programs

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth consumer products company. 
• Proven ability to manage a full P&L and a track record of driving operational improvements.
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel modeling.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation is required.
• Experience working in a startup or early-stage environment is highly preferred
• Business-level English required; Japanese language skills are highly preferred but not mandatory
• Experience working with Japanese companies or global teams is a plus, but not required